'Carpet Cowboys' Doc Trailer About USA's 'Carpet Capital of the World'

"Where does the myth of American identity begin and where does it end, and who ultimately gets to cash in?" Memory has revealed the official trailer for a documentary film titled Carpet Cowboys, arriving in select US theaters starting later in August. The film is executive produced by the John Wilson, of HBO's hit series "How To With John Wilson". The many psychedelic carpets lining our hotel hallways, casinos, and convention centers can be traced back to one town: Dalton, Georgia, known as the "Carpet Capital of the World." In this bastion of American manufacturing we find an interwoven set of locals who are the unsung creators behind the majority of the country's carpets. Among them is Roderick James, a Scottish expat living an "American Country Lifestyle" pursuing success in a rapidly changing world. Wilson explains: "This is the kind of documentary that really speaks to me, and I can’t wait for everyone to view this small, American town through the lens of the carpet industry." It actually looks quite good, a compelling look at Americana. // Continue Reading ›

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