Davison Docs

Beth Davison (PhD) is a sociologist turned documentarian whose work explores the layered stories of the Appalachian South and beyond. As co-director of AppDocs at Appalachian State University, she fuses academic insight with creative storytelling, producing award-winning documentaries that spotlight community, history, and social justice. Her films—rooted in research, driven by empathy—have screened at film festivals, on PBS, and in a local National Park Service visitor center. Whether in the classroom or behind the camera, she’s committed to telling stories that matter and mentoring the next generation of ethical storytellers.

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Where research and history meets Appalachian Storytelling—one frame at a time.

Above the Mountain Majesties - Among the majestic mountains of North Carolina's High Country, an experienced paraglider guides a determined newcomer through her first steps toward flight. As he soars through mountain tops demonstrating the ultimate freedom of flight, their shared dialogue about fear and courage reveals the transformative nature of pursuing one's dreams

We Begin again at 9:30 - In the small mountain town of Todd, NC, in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a local fishing company transforms into an unlikely command center, rallying volunteers from near and far to become the unexpected heart of hope, coordinating a grassroots recovery effort that turns destruction into a renewal of place and spirit.

The Nature of Art is a story of finding magic and meaning in life's unpredictable journey, portrayed through the transformative power of nature and creativity. Using nature as her canvas, Elizabeth finds solace and expression through creating art from natural elements in the wilderness that become alive on the screen. Winner of Best Overall Animation at Longleaf Film Festival - 2024

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