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199156 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Trouble Behind

199156 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

In 1919, a race riot in Corbin, Kentucky, forced African-Americans onto railroad cars and out of town as white residents reclaimed their jobs.

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History

Director

Teng Wenji

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In 1919, a race riot in Corbin, Kentucky, forced African-Americans onto railroad cars and out of town as white residents reclaimed their jobs.

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Synopsis

Corbin, Kentucky, was a site of racial tension following World War I. African-Americans who had worked on the railroad faced hostility when white veterans returned and sought their jobs. In 1919, a race riot erupted, resulting in African-Americans being forcibly removed from the town. Trouble Behind features interviews with local residents, including the last remaining black family in Corbin. Some express confusion about why African-Americans do not return, while others use racial slurs. Young adults reflect on the legacy of racism in their community.

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Why Watch

Meet residents of Corbin, Kentucky, discussing racial issues.
Find out about the 1919 race riot and its aftermath.
See how the community grapples with its racial history.

Did You Know

In 1919, a race riot occurred in Corbin, Kentucky.
Whites forcibly removed African-Americans from the town using railroad cars.
At the time of filming, Corbin had only one black family remaining.

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American historyRacial prejudice studiesKentucky culture

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Frequently Asked Questions

What event led to the race riot in Corbin, Kentucky in 1919?

The race riot occurred when white workers returned from World War I and sought to reclaim their former jobs and positions in the community.

What happened to African-Americans during the 1919 race riot in Corbin?

Whites put the African-Americans on railroad cars and ran them out of town.

What is the current demographic situation in Corbin, Kentucky as mentioned in the documentary?

At the time of filming, Corbin had only one black family remaining in the community.

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