Film
Mississippi Inferno
2015 · 46m · Documentary
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Overview
They risked their land and their lives by joining the battle against white supremacy and sheltering those who lead the charge. This is the untold story of Mississippi's African-American landowners of the 1960s and their vital role in a paving the way for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Narrated by Danny Glover, this two-part series recounts a seminal moment in civil rights history. Through rare archival footage and interviews, see how the farmers, activists, and volunteers dared to challenge racial repression in Mississippi and changed America.
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Details
- Release date
- February 16, 2015
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
- Genres
- Documentary
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