Get to know 'Black Country' in WRAL app for your connected TV

Capitol Broadcasting Company, in partnership with Black Country Productions announces Black Country, an original documentary from North Carolina filmmaker Keyetta Mangum.

The documentary introduces viewers to a Black America they haven’t seen on TV. An African-American culture dedicated to a country lifestyle, including horses, trail rides, bush track racing and raising younger generations to value the connection between nature, hard work and each other.

Black Country is directed and produced by first-time filmmaker Keyetta Mangum. She began the project three years ago with the idea of introducing the world to the culture she knew first hand.

CBC’s partnership with Black Country Productions is part of its mission to develop long-form original programming for local and national distribution.

“The story of Black Country is one that needs to be told. It’s a vibrant part of our community that is invisible to most people, and it’s not just in North Carolina,” says Shelly Leslie, who heads Capitol’s original programming development unit and served as Executive Producer of Black Country. “We’ve had people all over the country responding to our social promotion excited we’re bringing this Black America into the light. We’re also proud to provide a platform for diverse voices. As a black female director, Keyetta is a rarity in the world of documentaries.”

Black Country is available on the free WRAL streaming app. Viewers with a Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV or android TV can search for WRAL and add the app/channel to their menu. When they open the app, Black Country is on the main page at the top.

Black Country is only available on the WRAL app for streaming TV devices.