Banished: How Whites Drove Blacks Out of Town in America
Genres
Overview
A look at three U.S. cities, which were part of many communities that violently forced African American families to flee in post-reconstruction America.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
87 min
Release Date
2006-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
7.5
6.5
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7.5
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