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Banished: How Whites Drove Blacks Out of Town in America is a documentary that examines the violent expulsion of African-American families from three U.S. cities between 1886 and 1923. The film focuses on specific incidents in Arkansas, Missouri, and Georgia, detailing the historical context and the impact of these actions on the affected communities. It presents personal stories and testimonies to illustrate the experiences of those who were forcibly removed.
Directed by Marco Williams, the film was screened at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival and has a runtime of 84 minutes. It aims to confront the legacy of racial violence in America and the long-lasting effects of these expulsions on African-American families and their descendants.
Why Watch
- •See the violent expulsion of Black families in Arkansas.
- •Meet the personal stories from Missouri's history.
- •Find out about racial violence in Georgia's past.
Did You Know
•The documentary covers events in Arkansas, Missouri, and Georgia.
•Incidents depicted occurred between 1886 and 1923.
•Banished was screened at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.
•The film has a duration of 84 minutes.
Perfect For
American history buffsRacial justice advocatesDocumentary enthusiasts