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Downing of a Flag

Episode 1

The Confederate flag’s history, meaning and impact are examined.

07/12/2021 | Expires 08/01/2025 | Rating TV-14

Downing of a Flag

Episode 1

Episode 1 | 55m 25sVideo has Closed Captions

The Confederate flag’s history, meaning and impact are examined.

Through interviews, archival footage and photographs, the Confederate Battle flag’s history, meaning and impact are examined. From its creation and adoption during the American Civil War to its resurrection over the South Carolina State House in 1961. And, finally, to its use as a symbol by Dylann Roof who killed nine Black parishioners at Charleston’s historic Mother Emanuel AME Church in 2015.

07/12/2021 | Expires 08/01/2025 | Rating TV-14

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Downing of a Flag

Episode 1

Episode 1 | 55m 25sVideo has Closed Captions

Through interviews, archival footage and photographs, the Confederate Battle flag’s history, meaning and impact are examined. From its creation and adoption during the American Civil War to its resurrection over the South Carolina State House in 1961. And, finally, to its use as a symbol by Dylann Roof who killed nine Black parishioners at Charleston’s historic Mother Emanuel AME Church in 2015.

07/12/2021 | Expires 08/01/2025 | Rating TV-14

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