Macon Film Festival to Showcase ‘The South Got Something to Say,’ Celebrating Atlanta’s Hip-Hop Scene

The Macon Film Festival will screen the Emmy-nominated documentary “The South Got Something to Say” at the Douglass Theatre on August 18. This event will feature a Q&A session with directors Ryon and Tyson Horne and writer Byron Horne, providing insight into the film’s creation and impact.

Produced by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s AJC Films, the documentary explores Atlanta’s influential hip-hop scene, beginning with André 3000’s iconic speech at the 1995 Source Awards. The film highlights the city’s transformation into a cultural powerhouse, featuring interviews with key figures like Killer Mike, Goodie Mob, and Jermaine Dupri, alongside influential political figures such as Ambassador Andrew Young and U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock.

Macon Film Festival Board President Justin Andrews emphasized the documentary’s significance, noting that it offers a captivating look at how Atlanta’s unique sound reshaped the music industry.

Directed by award-winning filmmakers Ryon and Tyson Horne, “The South Got Something to Say” has been featured at nearly ten film festivals, including the 2024 Atlanta Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award for feature films. The Horne brothers completed the project in under six months, interviewing over 60 producers, musicians, and influencers to create this compelling narrative.

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The Horne brothers have a distinguished history of storytelling, having worked together on internationally recognized productions. Their accolades include the Edward R. Murrow Award for “Imperfect Alibi” and a nomination for the Pulitzer Prize for their investigative series “Doctors & Sex Abuse.” Their recent work, “The Dancer: The Beautiful and Tragic Life of Gerard Alexander,” earned them their third Emmy Award.

For more information about the Macon Film Festival and to purchase tickets, visit maconfilmfestival.com.

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