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202091 minPGdocumentary

Civil Rights Historical Figures

The Evers

202091 minPGdocumentary

An assassin's bullet ended the life of Medgar Evers, the Field Secretary of the NAACP in Mississippi, on June 12, 1963.

Civil Rights Historical Figures

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Loki Mulholland

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An assassin's bullet ended the life of Medgar Evers, the Field Secretary of the NAACP in Mississippi, on June 12, 1963.

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Medgar Evers, the Field Secretary of the NAACP in Mississippi, was assassinated on June 12, 1963. His death marked a significant moment in the civil rights movement. "The Evers" recounts the story of Evers' family, focusing on their love and sacrifices in the fight for freedom. Directed by the Emmy-winning filmmaker of "The Uncomfortable Truth," the documentary presents a narrative of faith and commitment against the backdrop of a turbulent era in American history.

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