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ABOUT BLACK COUNTRY PRODUCTIONS

Preserving culture. Telling authentic stories. Building lasting legacies.

Celebrating the People, Traditions & Spirit of the South

Country isn't about where you live. It's about faith, family, hard work, and traditions that bring people together. 

 

"Country is a lifestyle"

~ Derrius Todd, Black Country Documentary

EVERY STORY MATTERS

The people, traditions, faith, and family values that shaped my life deserved to be seen and remembered.


I created Black Country to preserve those stories, celebrate the people living them today, and inspire future generations to keep those traditions alive. 

THE BEST LESSONS AREN'T LEFT BEHIND. THEY'RE PASSED ON.

Meet the Award Winning Team

KEYETTA MANGUM

  • Founder | Executive Producer | Director | Editor 
  • Three-time Regional Emmy® Award winner and two-time Emmy®nominee. 
  • 20 years of broadcast TV experience.
  • WRAL Producer, Game Day Director/TD for the NHL Carolina Hurricanes & NC State Men's Basketball

JAY YOVANOVICH

  • Photographer | Marketing Director 
  • Creative experience in multiple broadcast markets
  • Multiple Regional Emmys & PROMAX|BDA Awards 
  • Visual and Storytelling Consultant for Black Country 

PHILLIPE CHARLES

  • Producer | Storyteller
  • Song-writer & Music Producer with multiple Regional Emmy Awards & PROMAX Awards.
  • Visual and Storytelling Consultant for Black Country

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