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Release Year2020
Runtime0h 47m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
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TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
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Also Known AsBlack South Rising: Inside Charlotte's Mostly Black and Brown Government
About Black South Rising: Inside Charlotte's Mostly Black and Brown Government
After massive protests followed the police shooting of a black man in 2016, the city of Charlotte took the unprecedented move of electing a majority-minority leadership. As they go into their second term, the new leadership's attempt at making their community more equitable for its black and brown community is coming up against 150 years of deep segregation and continued police shootings.
Directed by —, Black South Rising: Inside Charlotte's Mostly Black and Brown Government leans on a strong ensemble — Alzo Slade — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2020.
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