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201690 minPG-13documentary

Show Me Democracy

201690 minPG-13documentary

Seven college students from St. Louis become advocates and activists, demanding change through policy and protest during the unrest in Ferguson.

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Seven college students from St. Louis become advocates and activists, demanding change through policy and protest during the unrest in Ferguson.

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Karissa Andersoncast

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Amidst the storm of Ferguson, 7 St. Louis college students evolve into advocates and activists as they demand change through policy and protest

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