Filmmaker Alana Marie is making noise with her documentary film The Kinloch Doc. In this film, she investigates the once-prosperous city of Kinloch, Mo. The Kinloch Doc tells the story about Missouri’s First Black City and the impact of two political decisions. A school district merger and an airport buyout.
Those very decisions caused the ultimate demise of this all-Black suburb in St. Louis County. She dives deep and investigates the dismantling of this all-black city. RSTLNS would like to congratulate her on her success for this only beginning for her.
This is a very good article and short clip. My family has ties to Kinloch and I would like to know how I can see the film?
How can I get more information on being able to view this documentary and how can we get it distributed to more people that are actually from Kinloch?
Growing up in Kinloch was special. There was so many wonderful things and people there. I am fortunate enough to have had an opportunity to have a submission published called, ” A Kinloch Perspective,” published in the St Louis Anthology by Belt Publishing. For those who never experienced true community, true belonging, and true love for home, speak to a Kinloch native, and you will be enlightened.
My grandparents owned a grocery store. McQueen Store. I’m from Chicago and spent every summer in Kinloch those where the best summers ever. My other set of grandparents owned a Restaurant and cleaners.
Excellent article. Representing my grandparents owed Hilltop Confessionary at 5667 Monroe Street. Kinloch, Missouri. History.
My family is from Kinloch so I definitely look forward to seeing this
I AM KINLOCH…FOREVER
I thank you for shedding light on our home, a place where we learned, grew, and loved one another and had the best times. From eating at Hal’s and Ned’s, to buying candy at Bill Jackson, Leroy Davis, Mr. Benson, Ms.Woods & Unc Dicks amongst others. Playing in the park, going to the library, and walking to Saint Michael’s and Kinloch High School for the summer programs.A place that outsiders loved to come hang out and have fun also. I remember riding my bike down rocky hills on Warwick and Scudder. And the Kinloch Festival’s in the park were the Best. I WILL FOREVER LOVE KINLOCH.
Yes It’s bout time yes K Town representative 8313 Wesley soooo many memories going to Ned’s on. MLK right next to Leroy’s and the Post Office going to Head Start on Jones the YWCA on Monroe