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199756 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Witch City

199756 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Salem, Massachusetts, confronts its witch trial history as a local resident critiques the town's commercialized depiction of this dark chapter.

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Salem, Massachusetts, confronts its witch trial history as a local resident critiques the town's commercialized depiction of this dark chapter.

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Joe Cultreradirector

Philip Lamywriter

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Salem, Massachusetts, is known for its infamous witch trials that shaped American history. "Witch City" presents the story through the eyes of a returning native. The film critiques the town's current portrayal of its past, where commercial and religious interests create a sanitized version of events. It contrasts the historical significance of the witch hunts with the modern-day tourist attractions that capitalize on this dark chapter. The documentary runs for 56 minutes and was released in 1997.

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