Birmingham-based filmmaker Jessica Chriesman highlights the synergy between the Greek notion of philoxenia (“friend of the stranger”) and Southern hospitality, as expressed through the city’s Greek-owned restaurants. Through hot dog vendors and James Beard award nominees, she explores the enduring influence of Greek immigrants on Birmingham’s culture and cuisine.
Jessica Chriesman is a filmmaker from Birmingham, Alabama. The daughter of a journalist and a librarian, she learned to craft a story as a child. As a filmmaker, she is interested in telling the stories of the past and the present, especially of those who are underrepresented in media. She also strives to elevate unique stories from Alabama and give a different perspective on Southerners.
Twitter & Instagram: @jctellsstories
Birmingham-based filmmaker Jessica Chriesman highlights the synergy between the Greek notion of philoxenia (“friend of the stranger”) and Southern hospitality, as expressed through the city’s Greek-owned restaurants. Through hot dog vendors and James Beard award nominees, she explores the enduring influence of Greek immigrants on Birmingham’s culture and cuisine.
Jessica Chriesman is a filmmaker from Birmingham, Alabama. The daughter of a journalist and a librarian, she learned to craft a story as a child. As a filmmaker, she is interested in telling the stories of the past and the present, especially of those who are underrepresented in media. She also strives to elevate unique stories from Alabama and give a different perspective on Southerners.
Twitter & Instagram: @jctellsstories