Shades of Progress, Shadows of Hate
Brief Synopsis
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Town meeting on race relations held at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, site of the 1963 bombing that killed four young girls. Brings together civil rights activists, business chiefs and entertainment, media and community leaders for discussions on the challenges and prosp
Cast & Crew
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Brian Williams
Moderator
Johnnie L Cochran
Dinesh D'souza
Kevin Johnson
Angela Oh
Rosie Perez
Film Details
Also Known As
Shades of Progress, Shadows of Hate
Release Date
2000
Production Company
NBC News
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
Town meeting on race relations held at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, site of the 1963 bombing that killed four young girls. Brings together civil rights activists, business chiefs and entertainment, media and community leaders for discussions on the challenges and prospects for race relations in America. Focuses on race-related issues in the criminal justice arena -- from racial profiling, to police brutality, to hate crimes. Also addresses social and economic issues, including affirmative action, the digital divide, and race images in popular culture.
Film Details
Also Known As
Shades of Progress, Shadows of Hate
Release Date
2000
Production Company
NBC News
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
