A Town Called Victoria

Premiered November 13, 2023
Directed by Li Lu

A Texas town is thrown into the national spotlight when a local mosque erupts in flames.

Episodes

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About the Documentary

When the local mosque is burned to the ground in an apparent hate crime, the town of Victoria must overcome its age-old political, racial, and economic divides to find a collective way forward. A Reel South and Independent Lens co-production. Part of The WNET Group’s “Exploring Hate: Antisemitism, Racism and Extremism."

The Filmmakers

Li Lu

Li Lu was born in Suzhou, China, and raised in Sugar Land, Texas. Her narrative and documentary work has been supported by Sundance, Firelight Media, Ford Foundation, Austin Film Society, Gotham, and others. A lover of storytelling, Li strives to create bold and fearless projects spanning genre and form.

Anthony Pedone

Anthony Pedone is an independent filmmaker who dedicates his time to creating content that cultivates inclusion, community building and collaboration. His work has premiered at Sundance, Tribeca, Slamdance and Locarno, and can be streamed on Max, Amazon, Hulu and Peacock.

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Awards

Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival

Audience Choice, Southern Feature or Series

Learn More About the Documentary

Illustration of the Victoria Islamic Center on fire at night.

A Town Called Victoria: Resources

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