Natchez Documentary Followed by Q+A with producer Darcy McKinnon

'Natchez' documentary is uncomfortable but powerful

Natchez is a 2025 documentary by Suzannah Herbert that explores the conflict between romanticized antebellum history and the painful truths of slavery in Natchez, Mississippi, a town known for its historic homes and tourism. The film follows various residents—plantation owners, activists, and tour guides—as they present competing narratives about the town's past, focusing on themes of race, memory, and identity. It won Best Documentary at the 2025 Tribeca Festival and is noted for being both amusing and disturbing, capturing the tension between preserving heritage and confronting a difficult history.