The Oxford American magazine, based at the University of Central Arkansas, will release its first-ever Oxford American DVD in conjunction with the publication this week of The Oxford American Southern Movie Issue. The OA DVD is a “visual mix tape” featuring short films, scenes from essential Southern movies, historic footage, spectacular surprises, and much more. Special highlights include works by such directors as Craig Brewer, Ross McElwee, Joey Lauren Adams, Ray McKinnon, Phil Chambliss, and Roger Corman (along with many others). Also, UCA music instructor Kondwani Phwandaphwanda plays his song “So Blue” during the opening credits of the DVD.
Subscriptions to the magazine can be made at www.oxfordamericanmag.com. New subscribers will receive a copy of The Oxford American Southern Movie issue as their first issue. Single copy issues and back issues of the magazine are available on the website.