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201510 minPGdoc-short

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Racial Justice Historical Events

Crow Requiem

201510 minPGdoc-short

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Two cities in New York served as crucial stations on the Underground Railroad, aiding enslaved people in their escape to freedom.

Racial Justice Historical Events

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Two cities in New York served as crucial stations on the Underground Railroad, aiding enslaved people in their escape to freedom.

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Cauleen Smith

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Cauleen Smith

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Syracuse and Auburn, New York, served as vital stations on the Underground Railroad, aiding countless enslaved people in their quest for freedom. In "Crow Requiem," filmmaker Cauleen Smith connects the symbolism of the crow to the rich histories of these cities. The film also addresses their roles in early cinematic and 3D optical technologies. By linking past injustices to current issues of racial violence, Smith presents a commentary on systemic oppression in America.

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