Plainspoken Takes Home Awards in Accolade Global Film Competition

Documentary Tracing Race Relations in Hometown of Former President Jimmy Carter Takes Home Awards in Accolade Global Film Competition

NASHVILLE, December 7, 2024–First-time filmmaker Andrew Greer, producer April Dace of Dace & Mohr, and cinematographer Chris Cameron of Narrative Productions, have won two prestigious Awards of Merit from The Accolade Global Film Competition. The awards were given for director Andrew Greer’s innovative documentary, Plainspoken–an fresh exploration of Plains, Georgia's dual legacy—one of deep historical significance as the hometown of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, and former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter, and ongoing conversations about race and class.

“Our hope with Plainspoken was to instigate new conversations about race relationships in the minds and hearts of viewers,” says the film’s director, writer, and co-producer, Andrew Greer. “So, while we are thrilled to receive recognition like this from the film industry, we are even more honored to have Plainspoken be a part of ongoing conversations in the extraordinary lives of everyday people in communities around this country, and beyond.”

The Accolade recognizes film, television, videography and new media professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. In winning an Accolade, Andrew Greer, Dace & Mohr, and Narrative Productions join the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally respected award, including the Oscar-winning production of The Lady in Number Six by Malcolm Clarke, Dave Bossert of Disney for his short documentary, The Tunes Behind The Toons, Hollywood industry veteran Ron Howard for When You Find Me, and Highwire Films Australia for their popular ABC TV series twentysomething.

“The Accolade is not an easy award to win,” commented Rick Prickett, the chair of The Accolade Global Film Competition. “Entries are received from around the world from powerhouse companies to remarkable new talent. The Accolade helps set the standard for craft and creativity, and the goal of The Accolade is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve.”

More information about the Accolade and a list of recent winners is available at www.accoladecompetition.org.

Plainspoken is available for streaming on GPB.org, PBS.org , and the PBS Video App, following its broadcast debut. More information is available at www.plainspokenfilm.com.

For press inquiries, interviews, and screening details, please contact:

April Dace
april@daceandmohr.com

Iris Nicoletto
iris@docsologyfilms.com

Or visit:
plainspokenfilm.com/press