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202155 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Meltdown in Dixie

202155 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Removing a Confederate flag from a South Carolina ice cream shop proves difficult for its owners, even after the Charleston Massacre.

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Emily L. Harrold

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Removing a Confederate flag from a South Carolina ice cream shop proves difficult for its owners, even after the Charleston Massacre.

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Emily L. Harrolddirector

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An ice cream shop in South Carolina faces a challenge when the owners seek to remove a Confederate flag. This effort occurs after the Charleston Massacre in 2015. The Sons of the Confederacy oppose the removal. They become involved in the dispute, complicating the situation for the shop's owners. The documentary details their struggle against the backdrop of local and national discussions about Confederate symbols. This 55-minute film outlines events that unfold amidst differing community perspectives.

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