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Mississippi Inferno

2015 • 46 min

Mississippi Inferno

2015 46 min

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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Feb 16, 2015

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