A new documentary explores the deadly 1898 race massacre and insurrection that happened in North Carolina’s largest city.
It’s called “American Coup: Wilmington 1898.” The film is slated to air on WABE-TV on Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. Ahead of its television debut, WABE, in collaboration with the Atlanta History Center and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, held a public screening of the documentary.
Show host Rose Scott moderated the panel discussion and Q&A. Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look” featured the full discussion. Dr. Crystal Sanders, an associate professor of African American studies at Emory University, Brad Lichtenstein, an award-winning filmmaker and founder of 371 Productions, and DJ Sims, the director of the Truth + Transformation Initiative at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, participated in the panel discussion.
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