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201812 minPGdoc-short

Crooked Lines

201812 minPGdoc-short

Two women challenge race-based gerrymandering in North Carolina, with one serving as a plaintiff in a landmark Supreme Court case.

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Jacqueline Olive

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Two women challenge race-based gerrymandering in North Carolina, with one serving as a plaintiff in a landmark Supreme Court case.

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Yoruba Richen

Yoruba Richendirector

Monica Berradirector

Jacqueline Olivedirector

Val Applewhitecast

Moon Duchincast

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Val Applewhite stands at the forefront of a landmark Supreme Court case against race-based gerrymandering in North Carolina. Alongside her is Moon Duchin, a mathematician dedicated to equipping organizers with data tools to advocate for fair electoral maps. Together, they confront the challenges of a political system that manipulates district boundaries. Their efforts reflect a broader struggle for equitable representation in the electoral process. This 12-minute documentary captures their fight and the implications for democracy.

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