Greensboro: Closer to the Truth (2007)

The Truth in Greensboro

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On November 3, 1979, members of the Communist Workers Party were holding a Death to the Klan rally in Greensboro, North Carolina. Suddenly a caravan rounded the corner, scattering the protesters. Klansmen and Nazis emerged from the cars, unloaded an arsenal of guns and began firing. Five people were killed in what became known as the Greensboro Massacre. Greensboro: Closer to the Truth reconnects 25 years later with the players in this tragedy—widowed and wounded survivors, along with their attackers—and chronicles how their lives have evolved in the long aftermath of the killings. All converge when the first Truth and Reconciliation Commission ever held in the United States is convened in Greensboro from 2004-2006 to investigate the Massacre. As the Commission struggles to uncover what actually happened and why, the participants confront the truth of their past, and struggle with the possibility of hope and redemption.

Director: Adam Zucker
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Sheldon Mirowitz
Cinematography: Scott Anger
Editing: Adam Zucker
Production: Longnook Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

politics, race

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greensboro: Closer to the Truth about?
On November 3, 1979, members of the Communist Workers Party were holding a Death to the Klan rally in Greensboro, North Carolina. Suddenly a caravan rounded the corner, scattering the protesters. Klansmen and Nazis emerged from the cars, unloaded an arsenal of guns and began firing. Five people were killed in what became known as the Greensboro Massacre. Greensboro: Closer to the Truth reconnects 25 years later with the players in this tragedy—widowed and wounded survivors, along with their attackers—and chronicles how their lives have evolved in the long aftermath of the killings. All converge when the first Truth and Reconciliation Commission ever held in the United States is convened in Greensboro from 2004-2006 to investigate the Massacre. As the Commission struggles to uncover what actually happened and why, the participants confront the truth of their past, and struggle with the possibility of hope and redemption.
Who directed Greensboro: Closer to the Truth?
Greensboro: Closer to the Truth was directed by Adam Zucker.
Who stars in Greensboro: Closer to the Truth?
Greensboro: Closer to the Truth stars Adam Zucker.
How long is Greensboro: Closer to the Truth?
Greensboro: Closer to the Truth has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Greensboro: Closer to the Truth?
Greensboro: Closer to the Truth is a Documentary film.
Where was Greensboro: Closer to the Truth produced?
Greensboro: Closer to the Truth was produced in United States of America.