Told by the Wind

A short doc by teens in Eastern Kentucky about eerie tales of the mountains.

02.16.22
Told by the Wind (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

By Jamie Shepherd and Kaleigh Adams

This story was produced and originally published by the Appalachian Media Institute in Whitesburg, Kentucky.

Hear the eerie tales of the mountains — folklore passed down through generations, unexplainable paranormal activity, and tragic real events that haunt the region still. “Told by the Wind” gives insight to each of these, told by locals to showcase the history and importance of storytelling in the Appalachian region.

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