75 years ago, David O. Selznick adapted Margaret Mitchells's book for the screen and immortalized Scarlett O'Hara as the archetype of the Southern belle. The plantations are gone, but the friendly front porches, warm hospitality, charming social graces and etiquette are still very much alive, even though today's belles are more indpendent, liberal minded and better educated.
Tim Richmond and James Nutt's documentary 'Southern Belles' is worth a watch, especially for all of us who grew up with Scarlett O'Hara...
http://www.nowness.com/day/2014/3/25?utm_source=EM&utm_medium=EMA&utm_campaign=EMA250314EU
