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American Coup: Wilmington 1898

American Coup: Wilmington 1898 tells the story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city in 1898. Stoking fears of “Negro Rule,” ​​self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power and overthrow Wilmington’s democratically-elected, multi-racial government. From American Experience.
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Audio languages
EnglishEnglish [Audio Description]
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Brad LichtensteinYoruba Richen
Producers
Cameo GeorgeRachel RaneyArtemis FanninBrad LichtensteinYoruba Richen
Cast
Alan CampbellKeith DavidMichael DeniRhiannon GiddensVarshay GrahamPaul HelouThomas HobsonJean JamisonPaul PaliyenkoDonovan Price
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