Come To Life Films presents: Rising Appalachia

Rising Appalachia is a group of troubadours led by sisters Leah and Chloe Smith. Their sound is a unique soulful mix of folk and roots music with lyrics that infuse Southern hymns, feminist musings, and a dash of anarchy. This film begins as a recreation of their childhood in suburban Atlanta before diving down to the depths of New Orleans where they developed their voice as grown women and used that voice to speak out against resource extraction.
This short film is the first of Guayaki's Come to Life Films, which feature people and subjects that uplift local communities. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this alchemical homebrew of Southern hope, pain, and magic.
Featuring:
Leah Smith
Chloe Smith
David Brown
Biko Casini
Arouna Diarra
Directed by
Cyrus Sutton
Producers:
David Karr
Charles Post
Don Miguel
Lindsay Blatt
Editing:
Erica Silverman
Cinematography:
Julie Hotz
Additional Footage:
Evan Marks
Sound Design:
Hugh Sandys
Camera Gear Provided by Adorama
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[@marykelley2343]

More of this please. Very nice ladies and gents. Very yes. Definitely not crying here either.

[@tinaletay]

You are such a reflection!!!!! Aaahhhhh!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! YES!!!!! YES!!!!🌐💞🙌🙌🙌🌟🥰💖

[@kalebwardell9203]

I love you, beautiful people.
keep on shining! 😌

[@karmacamilo]

It is an awesome day when my favorite drink features my favorite band in a short film. ✌🏻❤️

[@elfherself3195]

Much Gratitude and Love 🙏❤💪🌌💥🌈

[@Theodorevonz]

Great God will come from inside.
Peace, great vibrations

[@Suedwind2011]

Thank you, thats beautiful - inspiring and supportive.....

[@Lifeinalignment]

Tears of joy and gratitude

[@TheEmbodiedGodess]

These two are an staple of my new found freedom. Thank you.

[@jamesk8075]

I'm so emotional lately, I felt the beauty of this and had a little tear ! Thank you

[@StephenPShaw]

Thank you for this: Guayaki's Come to Life Films
Such a beautiful thing to see and share.
Thanks to all those that stand up, and look around...

[@stephaniejefferson6566]

Sweet glory: how you all make my soul soar!

[@jeffreysiegel9125]

Thank you for your healing inspirational energy...your wonderous film woke up some deep sweet emotions inside of me-
True💓Thanks,
Jeff

[@turbonbc]

Beautiful!

[@hilohahoma1547]

my fave singing sisters YEAH, come back to Northern Arizona soon please.

[@julesyourule]

So Beautiful. Touched me deeply. Thank you for sharing yourselves on this level.

[@loveritas]

Wonderful creation all around !! Thank you

[@TomBonnell]

Great imagery!

[@josephmiller1381]

.... genius... u ladies are the epitome of all things great and wonderful... humble and conscientious... beautiful and kind... stay the course like the river and tides... a hui hou malama pona for the mele and story...

[@Yarflam]

No one word can't be translate the feeling what we have when we listen Rising Appalachia ...

[@saraswatisky3119]

Love it. I feel so sad for how the south didn't recover from the Civil War all that well. I am constantly communicating with people who died during that time. Their spirits are still hurt. But, I'm doing a lot of work to help them. I lived in New Orleans during the Civil War. My mother was French. Past life recollection.

[@yourgirlB37]

LOVE this! Absolutely love you guys!

[@zo_ze_andmecrafters9412]

Big, big, big love !!!!

[@elfostrego2735]

You are making great jobs girls, ..... go on and on again ...... the journey continue :-)

[@learning2levitatethroughdr685]

Goooooooddddddd!!!!!!
I LOVE THESE GIRLS

[@triple_gem_shining]

woah! Love you gals

[@daisysandmud]

Don't ever describe yourselves any other way.
"Rising Appalachia is a group of troubadours led by sisters Leah and Chloe Smith. Their sound is a unique soulful mix of folk and roots music with lyrics that infuse Southern hymns, feminist musings, and a dash of anarchy. This film begins as a recreation of their childhood in suburban Atlanta before diving down to the depths of New Orleans where they developed their voice as grown women and used that voice to speak out against resource extraction."

[@saraswatisky3119]

You are a good writer.

[@williamsearle543]

Our world is beautiful. I love these Ladies. We need voices of positivity, thank you for sharing.

[@awalktowardsglory]

Absolutely amazing! Love your sound!

[@emmettjordan5659]

Beautiful both of you.

[@micahlecourias9133]

gotta love these girls

[@DiversityFlows]

Beautiful Sistars:)

[@dutchpearson2022]

Wonderful people music and love. From Mississippi I love you all

[@andreiafaria8860]

Amazing

[@NuminousPalms]

Love you.

[@Sacredfiremusic]

You inspire hope, love and unity. How cool is that!

[@helenkatemcallister3846]

love these voices

[@jonathancurrier6205]

Shine on.

[@drraechristopher]

GREAT STUFF 💕 🎶 💕 🎶 💕

[@jaquelin4815]

So freaking Amazing. Made me cry, good tears,
and leaving me feeling so inspired. Thank you Leah and Chloe! You guys are AMAZING!

[@dianaboughner7977]

So loving, so beautiful, so inclusive, so very holistic. 💖Thank you 💞

[@richkosik2854]

BEAUTIFUL MUSIC- BEAUTIFUL SOULS- THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR MEANINGFUL JOURNEY!

[@trnobles]

Beautifully filmed.. Poetic and inspiring.. Love it!

[@RuthT90]

Thank you ladies for being such an inspiration

[@AeonPiPHLO]

Epic as Always.. in all ways.

[@JeanineMAGA]

Such good music.

[@arjah7186]

LOVE! 💚💛❤ from 🇵🇭

[@HE_HATE_ME]

beautiful... definitely not crying

[@fefagal]

lovely

[@hollyregan5230]

Beautiful. Thank you❤️

[@Misslilis98]

So inspiring, thank you

[@rociocardona5618]

Las amaba, pero ahora que veo que toman mate, las amo más!!!

[@donnakuhl2419]

Extraordinary..sharing like a banchee

[@renestevenson8119]

Totally inspiring! Just LOVE you.

[@moonshadow7516]

New fan here. Your words inspire me!

[@danielpoursac6931]

J'adore ces très belles voix Love 💋☮️👻🌹😭💋🥰

[@dennismoroney]

I love your music, and your message. Thanks for what you do....

[@neyastar42150]

great comme d'habitude bise de France 😉

[@JosieTube]

I'm inspired. Please tell me you'll revisit Vermont sometime in the near future. My daughter Kori has invited me to your concerts before but I've never been available. JOY

[@stevepremo10]

One Love ❤️🙏🏻

[@christopher7935]

Youth like yourselves makes me not worry so much about the next generation, very proud of the work you're doing, sending you good vibes , Whitehawk >|

[@Catherine-zq1kb]

So very beautiful

[@pacmf]

Amazing!!!

[@kiaraseelenmassagebewusstw4896]

💙💚💛💜💝 i love you 💙💚💛💜💝

[@DerGjitr]

Sweet

[@cliffp.8396]

Great story

[@MichaelDornelas]

♥♥♥

[@brjmnz]

🌬

[@mercedespombo5768]

💚✨💚✨💚

[@carlossinrastro2736]

It just started and I went nuts! hahahaha

[@juin54]

Elles sont belles, gentilles, douées. On a juste envie de vivre avec elles.

[@jeanbaptistevanel]

Hi do you now 432hertz?

[@funkyeaaaa]

i'd love to meet yer parents

[@renmagnus]

Chloe marry with me, if u don't be married, sure.

[@patwelch8187]

Way to many drug's and smoke...Double brain burn..

[@MojoMama7]

Beautiful!