Vittles Films

01/07/2026

When you know you know.

Port City Daily spent time with Justin Robinson to tell the story behind German Soul — our live documentary about how German foodways shape what many of us grew up calling “country food” or "soul food," and the many implications for the history that defined it. During the Q&A following our screening at Cucalorus, Justin made it clear that his goal is to "unflatten the map" and expand our sense of a deeply multi-cultural, multi-lingual land that is still represented in the food today.
​
If you’ve ever tasted something far from home and thought “this feels like where I’m from,” this piece will resonate.
​
Take a read and drop a comment with the dish that feels like home for you.

WILMINGTON — There is cultural identity and belonging in foods indulged upon at a family’s dinner table. Justin Robinson, an award-winning violinist for the Carolina Chocolate Drops…

11/11/2025

Who made the potato salad? For real though.

In GERMAN SOUL, Grammy-winning artist and ethnobotanist Justin Robinson leads audiences on a personal journey through Southern cuisine, embodied truth, and the tangled roots of identity. A blend of film, live music, and shared tastes, this live documentary isn’t here to settle debates—it’s here to stir the pot.

When our most sacred recipes tell inconvenient truths, do we have the courage to listen?
-

This Vittles hybrid project is being workshopped and expanded over the next year. Reach out with your questions or direct support; germansoul.live

Trailer Edit: Jordan Baese

08/19/2024

Same film, new name! Let your people know you can rent The Deciders starting next week!

Same film, new name —The Deciders: Red, Whiteville, And Blue will be available on Apple TV and Vimeo starting on August 27th!
Please visit: thedecidersmovie.com for the pre-sale link and more information. We will be announcing a new slate of film festivals and community screenings happening in September, stay tuned!

06/09/2024

Thank you all who have scooped up tix for tonite’s Durham Screening. There are a few seats remaining, last call!

https://www.redwhitevilleandblue.com/screenings/durham-screening

05/31/2024

The vast majority of Americans believe the economy is rigged to benefit the wealthy. So, what happens when a group of self-professed “Patriotic Millionaires” descends on a tiny, Southern town to tell working class residents they are right—then helps them organize and demand an economy that works for all, regardless of political party?

This story keeps on turning in unexpected ways—but don't worry, we've set up all pieces and players in this brand new film trailer!

05/24/2024

We're returning to The Carolina Theatre after a sold-out premiere at the Full Fram Film Festival, June 9th at the always cozy Cinema 1. The show will start promptly at 7:10p — so arrive earlier than usual, Durham.

Tickets for this special in-person event are $10 and include one free drink at the after-party-discussion located across the street at , hosted by

TIX ON SALE NOW! 🇺🇸
https://tickets.carolinatheatre.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=477

FB EVENT PAGE:
https://fb.me/e/yNevsw550

05/05/2024

FREE public screening of my latest doc feature RED WHITEVILLE AND BLUE at the NC Museum Of History THIS SATURDAY, 5/11 as part of LONGLEAF FILM FESTIVAL.

Tired of this election already? Jump into this quixotic experiment in Democracy and go on a journey with a courageous group of people on opposite sides of so many equations; all seeking an exit ramp from the woke wars and an economy that works for all.

More info: https://www.redwhitevilleandblue.com/
FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/773623361415048/