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Capturing America The Carol Highsmith Story Private Screening and Meet & Greet
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Capturing America The Carol Highsmith Story

The documentary follows renowned photographer Carol Highsmith on her lifelong mission to document the people, places, and culture of the United States. For more than four decades, Highsmith has traveled the nation photographing everything from iconic landmarks and breathtaking landscapes to small-town traditions and everyday Americans. This inspiring documentary chronicles her remarkable journey and the creation of her unparalleled archive of more than 65,000 images, all donated to the Library of Congress. Through stunning photography and behind-the-scenes access, the film celebrates one woman's dedication to preserving America's story for future generations.

Private Screening / Meet & Greet

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) will premiere Capturing America: The Carol Highsmith Story at 7:00 PM in Louisiana’s Old State Capitol. Guests will view a first-look screening of the completed one-hour documentary—culminating more than a dozen years of production—and participate in a Q&A with Carol Highsmith, KAG Productions Executive Producer Kristen Akers Gozdecki, and Director of Photography Paul Jacobson.