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202159 minPGdocumentary

6.6/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Racial Justice Historical Events

Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre

202159 minPGdocumentary

6.6/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Hundreds of Black residents were killed and thousands left homeless during the violent destruction of Tulsa's Greenwood District in 1921.

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Marco Williams,

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Hundreds of Black residents were killed and thousands left homeless during the violent destruction of Tulsa's Greenwood District in 1921.

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Marco Williamsdirector

Stanley Nelson

Stanley Nelsondirector

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Tulsa's Greenwood District, once a prosperous hub for Black residents, faced violent destruction in 1921. Directed by Stanley Nelson and Marco Williams, "Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre" marks the centennial of this tragic event. The film details the systemic racism and brutal violence that led to the massacre, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands left homeless. Executive producer Russell Westbrook emphasizes the need to confront historical injustices and the ongoing impact on the community.

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