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    Three Chances To See It

    Racism and identity collide: Tackling The Reconstruction of Asa Carter meant tracking a slippery mystery

    Laura Browder
    Apr 23, 2012 | 3:13 pm
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    ...and Douglas Newman, Laura Browder and Marco Ricci decided to capture his story on film.

     Editor's note: With The Reconstruction of Asa Carter ​airing on Channel 8 HoustonPBS at 8 p.m. Tuesday, 1 a.m. Thursday and midnight Sunday, executive producer Laura Browder lets CultureMap readers in on the movie-making process and more from a story that's stranger than fiction.

     

    The scene is a small trailer home tucked away in the Smoky Mountains of western North Carolina. Douglas Newman and I wait patiently with our cinematographer for our host, the noted Cherokee storyteller and artist Freeman Owle, to finish carving a wooden bird he’s been working on for a week.

     

    After 20 minutes, Owle puts down his chisel and ambles over to the couch to discuss with us the legacy of Forrest Carter, one of the most well known and widely read Cherokee authors.

     

     

      It asks what it is about American discourse that makes us accept such persons so readily — and then feel so betrayed when their deceptions are exposed. 

     
     

    Although he has been dead for more than 25 years, Carter’s best-selling memoir, The Education of Little Tree, continues to touch people’s lives. It is, in fact, required reading in many multicultural literature classes across the nation. Published in 1976 by Delacorte Press, the book recounts the idyllic life of an orphaned boy learning the Way of the Cherokee from his sage Native American grandparents in the hills of Tennessee.

     

    Carter’s chronicle was lauded by critics for its authentic portrayal of the American Indian experience, and it became a hot seller in Indian reservation bookstores across the nation. Yet in 1991, after sales of Little Tree had topped half a million copies, an op-ed piece in the New York Times broke the news: The critically acclaimed Cherokee memoir was a fake.

     

    Not only was Forrest Carter not the Native American he claimed to be, but he had walked a long and very different path as the professional racist Asa Carter. Even Carter’s new first name, readers learned, had been taken from Nathan Bedford Forrest, who founded the original Ku Klux Klan. Articles on Little Tree’s identity appeared in Newsweek, in Time and in Publishers Weekly. Fans of the book were shocked, as were friends from Forrest’s later years in Texas, for whom he would, after a couple of drinks, perform Indian war dances and chant in what he said was the Cherokee language.

     

    In the 1950s, Asa Carter had founded five chapters of the Ku Klux Klan, whose members brutally attacked black citizens throughout Alabama. As George Wallace’s speechwriter, Carter had penned the Alabama governor’s infamous “Segregation today, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever” speech.

     

    In fact, Carter’s racist beliefs were so extreme that in 1970 he split with his old boss, accusing Wallace of being “a sellout to the Negro.” Yet less than five years later he was on the Today show, being introduced by Barbara Walters to the American public as the “soulful and sensitive voice behind The Education of Little Tree.”

     

    For editorialists across the country, the exposure of Forrest Carter was an occasion for soul-searching. And for Douglas and me, Carter’s story became the basis of a project that has consumed us for more than two years. Our collaborative effort, The Reconstruction of Asa Carter, is a feature-length documentary film about this charismatic, frightening — and perhaps completely transformed — man.

     

     The Beginning

     

     The Reconstruction of Asa Carter had its inception more than a decade ago, when Douglas and I we were introduced as Brandeis University students. Douglas’s thesis adviser and the third reader on my dissertation, put Douglas in touch with me when I was a grad student beginning to work on a project about ethnic impersonators — people who for one reason or another discard their birth identities and remake themselves in the guise of new ethnicities.

     
     

      In an effort to get to know him, we needed to uncover layer upon layer of self-created fictions. 

     
     

    So, in spring 1993, I served as a talking head for Douglas’ thesis project, an extremely low-budget documentary film based on the strange story of Asa Carter, white supremacist-turned-Cherokee author.

     

    Since his graduation from Brandeis, Douglas has spent most of his time producing documentary films for A&E, Discovery Channel, the History Channel and the independent production company Mouth Watering Media (a partner of CultureMap, which is helmed by CEO Stephen Newman, Douglas' brother). I went on to teach in the English and American Studies departments at Virginia Commonwealth University and now the University of Richmond and to write books, including Slippery Characters: Ethnic Impersonators and American Identities. I have also directed community-based oral history theater projects.

     

    I was busy writing a new book about women and guns in spring 2004 when I got a phone call from Douglas, who was interested in producing a documentary based on Slippery Characters. Soon we decided to collaborate on a series of films about Asa and some of the other shifty characters from my research, and before I knew it I was working as writer and co-producer while Douglas produced and co-directed our first project.

     

    To begin, Douglas and I partnered with independent filmmaker Marco Ricci to help develop the visual style and structure of the film. We agreed that what makes Asa — aka Forrest — so alluring is a deep sense of mystery.

     

    In an effort to get to know him, we needed to uncover layer upon layer of self-created fictions. We believed that the visual style of the film should reflect Carter’s “slippery, layered truths” and should move seamlessly in and out of fact and fiction, past and present.

     

    To help us bridge different eras, we developed a camera-mounting system that piggybacked an old- fashioned Super 8 film camera on top of a digital video camera. When we recorded, the two cameras picked up the same image and camera movement, allowing us to edit them together to create a seamless transition from a modern video aesthetic to an archival film aesthetic. This effect gives the sense of a memory taking the viewer back in time.

     

    We also incorporated actual newsreel film from the 1950s through the 1970s in order to blur the line between fact and fiction. To connect different historical moments even further, we manipulated the color, temperature, and grain structure of the film to impart a timeless quality. Landscapes, archival photographs and film and original music by acclaimed producer and composer Pete Anderson contributed context and mood.

     

    Using only minimal traditional narration (delivered beautifully by Texas songwriting legend Guy Clark), Douglas, Marco and I decided to have Carter’s story told largely in the voices of the people who knew him best, thereby providing unprecedented access into the life of this enigmatic man. We set out to meet and interview a range of fascinating people, including friends in Texas and Alabama, business associates from the publishing world and in Hollywood, and members of George Wallace’s inner circle.

     

     The Journey

     

    To place the story in its historical context, we also incorporated the reflections of scholars and historians.

     

    In Montgomery, we spoke to Wayne Greenhaw, the Alabama journalist who had first exposed Forrest Carter as a fake after Carter’s 1975 interview with Barbara Walters (“Folks called me up and said, ‘I saw old Asa on the TV yesterday,’” Greenhaw explained). As we sat together on the gleaming marble steps of the Alabama State House, across the street from the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, where Martin Luther King Jr. preached some of his most gripping sermons, Greenhaw recalled George Wallace’s 1963 inauguration and the part Asa Carter played in his political success.

     
     

      The many years we have worked on this project have brought us down many deserted country roads and through a lot of airports and have left us waiting in coffee shops for interview subjects who never showed up. 

     
     

    In New York City, we interviewed Diane McWhorter, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Carry Me Home, who was able to paint a vivid picture of Alabama politics of the 1950s and 1960s and to recapture the shadowy cabal of violent racists who enforced the genteel system of oppression. Howell Raines, a retired executive editor of the New York Times and a Pulitzer-Prize winning author, shared stories from his life as a young reporter in 1950s Alabama, where Asa Carter had been founding White Citizens Councils and building his own chapters of the Ku Klux Klan — reportedly because he felt existing chapters were insufficiently extreme.

     

    In Columbia, South Carolina, we spent a day in the law office of Tom Turnipseed, director of George Wallace’s 1968 national campaign. Turnipseed shared his memories of the days when Wallace was beginning to burst onto the national scene. He also spoke of the subsequent time when Wallace began distancing himself from embarrassing extremists like Carter who had been instrumental in building his political career. Turnipseed, now a personal-injury lawyer and former state senator, cried as he recounted his own conversion from segregationist to anti-racist activist.

     

    We went to Abilene, Texas, to interview friends who knew Carter not as the Klansman he had been in a previous incarnation but as the Cherokee author of the best-selling memoir The Education of Little Tree.

     

    In Cherokee, North Carolina, storyteller Owle spoke of The Education of Little Tree in the context of Cherokee narratives and traditions. Cherokee policy analyst Richard Allen, a member of the tribe's Eastern Band who we met in Oklahoma, holds a more hard-line opinion of Carter's ruse. He laments the author's reliance on established stereotypes of Native Americans to draw the reader in. His view of Forrest Carter is anything but sympathetic.

     

    We passed a wonderful evening in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, with Rhoda Weyr, Forrest Carter’s agent, and her husband Fred Kaplan, who served us a delicious dinner in their house in the woods. The next day, Weyr narrated the hair-raising tale of the night Carter spent at her apartment — an evening that began with his casual use of a racial epithet to describe a worker in her apartment building and ended with her barricading her four young daughters in a bedroom following Carter’s crude passes at the 10- and 13-year-olds.

     

    Weyr was able to place Carter in the context of the New York publishing world of the 1970s. Although he appeared naïve, she said, “he played us all very effectively.”

     

    This was the conclusion as well of Bob Daley, the producer of The Outlaw Josey Wales, the acclaimed Clint Eastwood movie based on Carter’s first novel. Daley, a legendary producer who spent fifty years working in the film industry, painted a portrait of Carter as a man who offered him great comfort during the months when Daley’s father was dying — but who was also capable of sending Daley a vituperative letter full of anti- Semitic and racist slurs.

     

    The many years we have worked on this project have brought us down many deserted country roads and through a lot of airports and have left us waiting in coffee shops for interview subjects who never showed up. Yet they have also allowed us to understand more and more about this peculiarly American story of race and reinvention. Carter’s story illustrates not just American schizophrenia about race — but also the mutability of American identities. The Reconstruction of Asa Carter asks not just how Carter could be two people at once, but also why so many Americans, both Carter’s circle of intimates and the hundreds of thousands of Forrest Carter’s fans, fell in love with his portrayal of his Cherokee self.

     

    With three decades of historical perspective, The Reconstruction of Asa Carter explores important questions about identity, race and racism, and the powerful American tradition of self-creation. It asks what it is about American discourse that makes us accept such persons so readily — and then feel so betrayed when their deceptions are exposed.

     

    The film examines the unique way in which a “fictional memoir” like Little Tree stands as a monument to the tradition of American self-invention as well a testament to the porousness of ethnic identity. Fake Indian autobiographies continue to appear, often to great acclaim.

     

    In fact, Little Tree is one of a long line of these memoirs, which have been literary successes in the United States for over a century. Carter’s story has much to tell us about the South during the civil rights movement, about Carter’s personal journey, and about the complex process of creating art. Yet the The Reconstruction of Asa Carter is much more than a biopic.

     

    Ultimately, we want to leave viewers with a perspective on the fake ethnic autobiography as a genre, so that the next time a literary scandal of this sort erupts, they will be able to see the faux ethnic memoir as a uniquely American genre — and one which can shed light on the complexities of American identity.

     

    Our question, finally, is not how Asa changed, but how his story has the potential to change all of us — to help us fall out of love with stereotyped depictions of ethnic Americans, and to lead us to embrace the complex realities of race and ethnicity in America.

     

     Laura Browder, Ph.D., is the Tyler and Alice Haynes professor in American Studies at the University of Richmond.

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    Here are the 15 best things to do in Houston this 4th of July weekend

    Craig D. Lindsey
    Jul 2, 2025 | 6:30 pm
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    The city has revealed the performers for its July 4 celebration.

    The 4th of July lands on a Friday this year, which means things will get especially patriotic this weekend.

    We’ve already listed all the fireworks celebrations and restaurant specials that’ll be popping off on Friday. (Don’t forget about the screenings of Independence Day at River Oaks Theatre, Rooftop Cinema Club and Marriott Marquis Houston.) But there are also other must-see events happening this weekend, including a LEGO convention, the second anniversary of a Third Ward eatery, the return of a Stanley Kubrick classic, and an outlaw music festival featuring Willie Freakin’ Nelson and Bob Freakin’ Dylan!

    Thursday, July 3

    Brick Rodeo
    Brick Rodeo is a family-friendly event that features hundreds of custom models and displays made from LEGO bricks. Creators from Texas and around the country will be available to talk about their creations. Fans who want to display their own creations, attend workshops, and participate in all the activities should purchase an All Access Pass. Families and individuals who want to spend a day viewing incredible custom creations, talking with builders, and shopping with vendors should purchase a public exhibition ticket. 9 am (8:30 am Friday-Sunday).

    City Place presents Young Audiences of Houston: Painting with Watercolor Pencils Art Workshop
    This free art workshop, hosted by Young Audiences of Houston teaching artist Judy Malone Stein, transforms City Place’s central waterfront plaza into a classical art studio with easels and other essential supplies. Participants are introduced to the medium of watercolor pencils and will learn basic color theory which includes the color wheel and primary and secondary colors, along with complimentary colors. They will also focus on creating compositions, using traditional visions (portraits, landscapes, still life) as their subject matter. 9:30 am.

    Improv Houston presents Dustin Ross
    Dustin Ross is a NAACP Image Award-winning host, writer, and producer. Fans of The Read podcast may know him as a longtime guest/friend to the show. These days, you can hear him on two pods: The Friend Zone, with co-hosts Hey Fran Hey and Assante; and Holding Court, with Eboni K. Williams. He has also hosted seasons of Bet on Black, REVOLT TV’s competition series, Bet On Black. As an on-air contributor, Ross has appeared on multiple platforms, including MTV, BET, Bravo TV, HBO, FUSE TV, GLAAD, Fox Soul, and more. 7:30 pm.

    Friday, July 4

    Freedom Over Texas
    With an average of 50,000 people in attendance, Freedom Over Texas has become Houston’s annual, signature July 4th celebration. The live, televised event will feature local, regional, and national entertainment, headlined by Ashley McBryde and Lee Brice, and will be capped off with a musically choreographed, “Texas-sized” fireworks finale. It also features a unique non-profit component, as the event will donate a percentage of food and beverage sales to the Houston Food Bank. 4 pm.

    Ensemble Theatre presents The Tap Dance Kid
    Over at The Ensemble Theatre, The Tap Dance Kid is about a 10-year-old African-American kid named Willie who doesn’t want to be a lawyer like his well-to-do strict father, and dreams of becoming a dancer like his talented Uncle Dipsey, an aspiring Broadway choreographer. The final production in the theater’s 2024-25 season, this musical is filled with imaginations of stardom that keep us tapping along. Through Sunday, July 27. 7:30 pm (2 and 7:30 pm Saturday; 3 pm Sunday).

    Dan Electro’s presents The Broken Spokes & Oliver Penn 4th of July Party
    Freedom, music, and a 4th of July Party will be going down at Dan Electros. The show will feature a performance from traditional Texas country band The Broken Spokes, a well-seasoned outfit that’s put in the time honing their craft in honky tonks across Texas,. Also performing will be Rhode Island-born, Houston-based country singer Oliver Penn, who has shared the stage with Charley Crockett, Shakey Graves, Randall King, The California Honeydrops, and Shinyribs. 9 pm.

    Alamo Drafthouse LaCenterra presents Graveyard Shift: Attack the Block
    Guy Fawkes Night in London is a time for fireworks, fooling around, and an occasional surprise or two. But when vicious extraterrestrials decide to crash the hellraisers’ holiday, a time for making merry quickly turns scary. Writer-director Joe Cornish also ensures it’s frequently humorous as well. This frisky, vigorous 2011 spoof — propelled by an insistent electronic score by Steven Price & Basement Jaxx and a star-making lead turn from John Boyega — shows a similar sensibility in its breezy blending of goofiness and gruesomeness. 10 pm.

    Saturday, July 5

    Rado Market 2 Year Anniversary Celebration
    Chef Chris Williams’ market and cafe at the historic Eldorado Ballroom will celebrate its two-year anniversary with a celebration that’s free and open to the public. The event will include complimentary champagne during the first hour, food specials from chef Jaden Gaines, and live music from a DJ for the first two hours. Guests can also browse and shop from a curated lineup of local vendors offering various products for sale, including Posh Body, Ambrosia Nectar, 77 Stash, and Juxx. Patrons can also enter two raffles featuring Radiant Aura samples and other giveaways. Noon.


      
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    Winnie’s presents Labubu Face Tattoo Korean Corn Dog Karaoke Party
    Never has an event’s name been a more complete description of what’s happening at the Midtown sandwich shop/cocktail bar on Saturday. Artists from Rodeo Tiger will be tattooing Labubu, the must-have accessory that feels destined to become the Beanie Babies of 2025 ($25 minimum, $50 for both sides, and $100 for full face custom work). While you wait, snack on a Korean corn dog created by chef Jennifer Hoffman. Karaoke starts at 8 pm. 1 pm.

    The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents Barry Lyndon
    This weekend, catch the 50th anniversary screening (in glorious 35mm!) of Stanley Kubrick’s lavish, Oscar-winning 1975 adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray’s 18th-century novel. Forced to leave Ireland after killing an English officer in a duel, young Redmond Barry (Ryan O’Neal) seeks his fortune as a soldier in Prussia, as a spy, and then as a gambler living among the elite of Europe. He changes his name and marries an aristocrat (Marisa Berenson) for her wealth, but will he finally gain the acceptance he seeks? 5 pm (2 pm Sunday).

    Kings Harbor Waterfront Village presents “Fireworks on the Pier”
    Looking for a post-4th of July throwdown this weekend? Kings Harbor Waterfront Village in Kingwood will have its annual “Fireworks on the Pier” celebration, a patriotic evening of family fun, live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display. Festivities include family-friendly games like Connect Four, a balloon artist, face painting and bubble stations for kids. Local restaurants will be serving up a variety of delicious food and drink options throughout the evening. A dazzling fireworks show over the pier will begin around 10 pm. 7 pm.

    Movies at Miller: Wicked
    We know there is a lot of y’all who can’t wait for Wicked: For Good to drop in multiplexes this winter. Before that happens, head over to Miller Outdoor Theatre and revisit the Oscar-winning Broadway musical adaptation that set it all off. In the magical Land of Oz, Wicked covers the first act, following Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her friendship with Galinda (Ariana Grande), the future Glinda the Good Witch. The audience is encouraged to come in costume. 8:30 pm.

    Sunday, July 6

    Eldorado Ballroom presents Ball N’ Parlay
    Dubbed “A 1st Sunday Vibeout,” Ball N’ Parlay is a vibrant, Third Ward day party that’s going to be held outside the legendary Eldorado Ballroom. They’re really hyping this one up, calling it “the Sunday you’ve been waiting for, where music, community, and culture meet.” We’re just psyched that some of our favorite DJs will be doing live sets, including DJ Elevated, Maiya Papaya, Alist, and DJ Bloom. 3 pm.

    Outlaw Music Festival
    If you grew up going to Cactus Music and picking up the latest issue of No Depression, looking for the latest in outlaw country releases to scoop up, a fest full of iconic, guitar-strumming banditos will be making a stop at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion this weekend. The 10th anniversary tour of the Outlaw Music Festival will feature an unparalleled lineup of legends and superstars, including Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, The Avett Brothers, The Mavericks, and Tami Neilson. 4:05 pm.

    CONCACAF Gold Cup Final
    As of this writing, we don’t know who will be playing in the final match of the soccer championship known as the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, going down this weekend at NRG Stadium. What we do now is that the winners will be determined on Wednesday night, when the semifinal matchups – the USMNT vs. Guatemala and Mexico vs. Honduras – will take place. This also marks the first time the Gold Cup Final will be held in the state of Texas. 6 pm.

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