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Looking for Mrs. Locklear

During the summer of 2006, Rhett and Link decided to search for their beloved teacher. They chose not to use the Internet or the telephone, but instead to rely on face-to-face contact with people. Looking for Ms. Locklear is a documentary chronicling this search, which led them far from home and into the company of a host of characters. The movie prominently features the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, as their search led them to the center of Lumbee culture, Pembroke, NC. Backstory: Rhett and Link met on the first day of first grade in Buies Creek Elementary School, after their teacher Ms. Locklear made them stay inside during recess for writing profanity on their desks. They became best friends after they were forced to be quiet and color pictures of Unicorns. In high school, Rhett was on the basketball team, while Link competed in multiple science competitions. Later, they were roommates at North Carolina State University where they studied engineering. They are now Internet personality broadcasting music videos, skits and other comedic endeavors on www.rhettandlink.com

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Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  10/27/2011  at  11:34 AM

I am the Indian Education Coordinator for Clinton City Schools. I work with Mrs. Locklear. I am working with UNC to incorporate NC Native American into the K-12 curriculum. This film would be a great addition to the curriculum.

Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  04/01/2011  at  02:01 PM

The best documentary that I have ever stumbled upon!
A wonderful 'cast' of characters; quirky, real, admirable- chock full of our better natures. Throw educational into the mix with the story of the continuing injustice to the Lumbee Indians. Thank you ETV for again and again exceeding my expectations.

Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  03/31/2011  at  10:13 PM

My wife and I just saw Looking for Ms. Locklear. We thought it was wonderful and a lot of fun. Having lived in Fayetteville, N.C., we understand the Lumbee issue and the culture. We did not live far from where Ms. Locklear is principal. It was a delightful movie with a down-home sense of humor and a peek into the Lumbee Indian culture. I hope more folks get the opportunity to see this film.

Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  03/31/2011  at  09:47 PM

I LOVE PUBLIC TV. SOUTHERN LENS IS MY FAVORITE. KEEP UP THE WONDERFUL WORK.

Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  09/01/2010  at  10:42 AM

I missed the documentary when it aired, but reading your comments has made this film a must see for me. I've always wondered what happened to Mrs. Hund, my sixth grade art teacher. She inspired me to go into the arts and I am myself an independent doc filmmaker.

Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  08/21/2010  at  11:05 AM

Excellent job boys! I love most of Southern Lens docs but this one was extradinary. They way they seemed to just blend in with the locals and because they refused to use the internet they got personally involved with many characters. A lesson for all of us to learn. I am amazed how the locals just seemed to welcome them in and an outsider would have thought they knew the subjects for years. Too cool for school. Plus finding out that Ms. Locklear was such a beautiful and absolutely adorable person. Ver refreshing doc. Thanks again.

Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  08/16/2010  at  09:09 PM

I really enjoyed the documentary "Looking for Miss Locklear." I wanna see a lot more Rhett and Link stuff on PBS. I will watch the channel every time I see them on there. That's what I call good TV.

Response by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  06/17/2010  at  11:03 PM

The documentary, "Looking for Ms. Locklear," was a joy and caused me to laugh out loud. What a wonderful tribute to a former teacher! What a striking portrayal of the Lumbee Tribe! I loved it!

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