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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 Lichtenstein Yoruba Richen

Producers: Cameo George Rachel Raney Artemis Fannin Brad Lichtenstein Yoruba Richen

Cast: Alan Campbell Keith David Michael Deni Rhiannon Giddens Varshay Graham Paul Helou Thomas Hobson Jean Jamison Paul Paliyenko Donovan Price

Studio: PBS

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