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202229 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Mississippi Turning

202229 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Genesis Be returns to Mississippi to engage in discussions about the state flag's controversial Confederate symbol and its implications for heritage and identity.

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Genesis Be returns to Mississippi to engage in discussions about the state flag's controversial Confederate symbol and its implications for heritage and identity.

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Genesis Be returns to Mississippi to address the controversy surrounding the state flag, which includes a symbol linked to hate. After protesting against Confederate Heritage Month, she engages in discussions with individuals on both sides of the issue. Among those she interviews is a childhood friend, a descendant of Confederate soldiers. These conversations reveal the personal connections that complicate the debate over heritage and symbols in a state grappling with its historical legacy.

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