Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America (2020)

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Discover how the advent of the automobile brought new mobility and freedom for African Americans but also exposed them to discrimination and deadly violence, and how that history resonates today.

Director: Gretchen Sorin, Ric Burns
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 115 min
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Cast

Editing: Emir Lewis
Production: Artemis Rising, JustFilms / Ford Foundation
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

police brutality, racism

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America about?
Discover how the advent of the automobile brought new mobility and freedom for African Americans but also exposed them to discrimination and deadly violence, and how that history resonates today.
Who directed Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America?
Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America was directed by Gretchen Sorin, Ric Burns.
Who stars in Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America?
Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America stars Eric Avila, Tamara Banks, Herb Boyd, Leah Chase, Spencer Crew, Walter Edwards.
How long is Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America?
Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America?
Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America is a Documentary film.