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Julie Staley’s documentary ‘Fields of Gold’ about the life of A.E. Staley provides a look into Decatur's history | Community Voices

Julie and Mark Staley walk the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of the documentary "Fields of Gold."
Photo courtesy of Julie Staley.
Julie and Mark Staley walk the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of the documentary "Fields of Gold."

Julie Staley is the writer and director of "Fields of Gold," a documentary exploring A.E. Staley’s innovations in business and agriculture, as well as his love for sports. She spoke to Community Voices about the process of creating the film and the ways in which this story is tied to the history of Decatur.

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