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Deep Dive: Elementary Genocide 2 (2015)

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Elementary Genocide 2
In 'Elementary Genocide 2: The Board of Education vs The Board of Incarceration,' director Rahiem Shabazz continues the dialogue from his first film, focusing on the educational system's impact on African children. The documentary investigates the school-to-prison pipeline and examines the systemic failures that lead to the incarceration of Black youth. Shabazz aims to expose a deeper agenda behind these issues, emphasizing the need for urgent reform in education. The film features commentary from individuals such as Dr. Umar Johnson and Boyce Watkins, who contribute to the discussion on the detrimental effects of the educational system on Black children. Shabazz's work serves as a call to action, urging viewers to recognize the importance of protecting and empowering every Black child to dismantle oppressive structures within society.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Rahiem Shabazz's critical perspective on education.
  • •Find out about the school-to-prison pipeline.
  • •See insights from Dr. Umar Johnson on systemic failures.

Did You Know

•The film is a sequel to Rahiem Shabazz's first documentary.
•It has a runtime of 87 minutes.
•The documentary was released in 2015.
•The film features notable figures like Dr. Umar Johnson and Boyce Watkins.

Perfect For

Education reform advocatesCriminal justice activistsParents of Black children