Nine African American church members were killed by a white supremacist during a prayer service at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 17, 2015.
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Nine African American church members were killed by a white supremacist during a prayer service at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 17, 2015.
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On June 17, 2015, during a prayer service at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, Dylann Roof opened fire, killing nine church members. Emanuel features interviews with survivors and family members, capturing their responses to the tragedy, including expressions of forgiveness offered in court just days later. The film also addresses the historical context of race relations in Charleston and the lasting impact of the shooting on the community. Directed by Brian Tetsuro Ivie, it premiered at the Bentonville Film Festival in 2018.
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- See the powerful forgiveness from victims' families in court.
- Meet survivors and hear their personal stories.
- Find out about the history of Emanuel AME Church.
Did You Know
- Nine African Americans were killed in the Charleston church shooting.
- The film won the Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the 2018 Bentonville Film Festival.
- Emanuel was released in theaters on June 17, 2019, exactly four years after the shooting.
- The documentary made its television debut on Starz in January 2020.
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Who directed the documentary Emanuel?
Emanuel was directed by Brian Tetsuro Ivie.
What significant event does Emanuel focus on?
Emanuel focuses on the Charleston church shooting that killed nine members of the Emanuel AME Church.
When was Emanuel released in theaters?
Emanuel had its limited theatrical release on June 17, 2019.
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