CinemaOSMovie · 2024 · 1h 52m

American Coup: Wilmington 1898

Voted in. Terrorized out.

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The little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city in 1898 — the only coup d’état in the history of the US. Stoking fears of 'Negro Rule', self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power and overthrow Wilmington’s democratically-elected, multi-racial government. Black residents were murdered and thousands were banished. The story of what happened in Wilmington was suppressed for decades until descendants and scholars began to investigate. Today, many of those descendants — Black and white — seek the truth about this intentionally buried history.

Directed byBrad Lichtenstein, Yoruba Richen

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Released
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
EN
Released
October 21, 2024
Studios
PBSGBH371 Productions

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Trailer | AMERICAN COUP: WILMINGTON 1898 | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | PBS

Trailer | AMERICAN COUP: WILMINGTON 1898 | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | PBS

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Directed by
Brad Lichtenstein
Yoruba Richen
Yoruba Richen
Written by
Brad Lichtenstein
Yoruba Richen
Yoruba Richen
Produced by
Artemis Fannin
Brad Lichtenstein

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