A dairy farmer fights to save both his family business & a community tradition.

The Last Barn Dance REEL SOUTH

Premiered January 04, 2016
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The Last Barn Dance

THE LAST BARN DANCE is a story about farming, fragility, & a fight to save the family business. Randy Lewis struggles to save his dairy farm in the Piedmont Region of NC, where dozens of family-owned dairies have disappeared. While keeping the business afloat Randy also hosts one of the only true old-time barn dances left in the region, keeping the tradition alive for the community that loves it.

About the Program

REEL SOUTH

REEL SOUTH is a PBS documentary series that showcases authentic stories which unearth the spirit of the South today. The series explores layers of Southern life across themes of social justice, cultural experience, environmental challenges, and more. REEL SOUTH aims to leverage our region’s rich storytelling tradition as a catalyst for positive change — in the American South and beyond.

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