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Documenting Hate: Charlottesville

201854 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

More than 1,000 white supremacists and Neo-Nazis gathered for the violent rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2017.

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More than 1,000 white supremacists and Neo-Nazis gathered for the violent rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2017.

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Rick Rowley

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Charlottesville, Virginia, became the site of violent clashes in August 2017, as white supremacists and Neo-Nazis gathered for a rally. "Documenting Hate: Charlottesville" investigates the identities and actions of those involved in the unrest. ProPublica's research reveals that many participants faced no legal consequences and continue to operate across the United States. Through interviews and detailed analysis, the film addresses the ongoing threat from extremist groups and the systemic failures that enable their activities.

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