American Reckoning
"Who killed Wharlest Jackson Sr.?"
Released 4 years ago in 2022. American Reckoning is a documentary film. directed by Yoruba Richen. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In this feature-length documentary from FRONTLINE and Retro Report, an unsolved 1960s murder reveals an untold story of the civil rights movement and Black resistance. “American Reckoning” examines Black opposition to racist violence in Mississippi, spotlighting a little-known armed resistance group called the Deacons for Defense and Justice, woven alongside the Jackson family’s decades-long search for justice amid a federal effort to investigate civil rights era cold cases.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 15, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Reckoning about?
In this feature-length documentary from FRONTLINE and Retro Report, an unsolved 1960s murder reveals an untold story of the civil rights movement and Black resistance. “American Reckoning” exam...
Who directed American Reckoning?
American Reckoning was directed by Yoruba Richen.
How long is American Reckoning?
American Reckoning has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was American Reckoning released?
American Reckoning was released on February 15, 2022 in theaters.