“Reconnecting Roots” aims to bridge generation gap by portraying American progress through music, culture and history
July 8, 2019
Half-hour series to premiere on South Carolina ETV July 11
“Reconnecting Roots” – a half-hour series that aims to bridge the generation gap by portraying American progress through music, culture and history – will premiere on South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) Thursday, July 11 at 8 p.m.
Hosted by Gabriel McCauley, the seven-episode series seeks to reconnect us to the parts of American history and culture that bind us together, so they aren’t lost in a rapidly changing and constantly advancing world. Each episode features music, travel and conversations with diverse people across America who are looking ahead to tomorrow, while also reconnecting to lessons learned by previous generations.
Produced by Joel McAfee and written by Dave Boyd, “Reconnecting Roots” is a product of lilDRAGON TV in association with SCETV Presents.
“It’s often said that to know where you’re going, you must first learn where you’ve been. That’s what ‘Reconnecting Roots’ is all about,” said SCETV President and CEO Anthony Padgett. “We’re proud to partner with lilDRAGON TV to bring this introspective project to television audiences across our state and nation.”
Viewers can follow @reconnectingrootstv on Facebook and Instagram to see behind-the-scenes clips and pictures of the show. For more information, visit www.ReconnectingRoots.com.
FIVE FAST FACTS:
- “Reconnecting Roots” will premiere on SCETV Thursday, July 11 at 8 p.m.
- Hosted by Gabriel McCauley, the seven-episode series seeks to reconnect us to the parts of American history and culture that bind us together.
- “Reconnecting Roots” is produced by Joel McAfee and written by Dave Boyd.
- The series is a product of lilDRAGON TV in association with SCETV Presents.
- For more information on “Reconnecting Roots,” visit www.ReconnectingRoots.com.
About South Carolina ETV and Public Radio
South Carolina ETV is the state’s public educational broadcasting network. Using television, radio and diverse digital properties, ETV’s mission is to enrich lives by educating children, informing and connecting citizens, celebrating our culture and environment and instilling the joy of learning. ETV currently presents A Chef’s Life, Expeditions, Making it Grow, Palmetto Scene, Reel South, This Week in South Carolina, Yoga in Practice and Live from Charleston Music Hall on public television in addition to the national radio production, Chamber Music from Spoleto Festival USA.
