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How one journalist risked her life to hold murderers accountable - Christina Greer

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In the late 1800’s, lynchings were happening all over the American South, often without any investigation or consequences for the murderers. A young journalist set out to expose the truth about these killings. Her reports shocked the nation, launched her journalism career and a lifelong pursuit of civil rights. Christina Greer details the life of Ida B. Wells and her tireless struggle for justice.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Christina Greer
Director
Anna Nowakowska
Narrator
Christina Greer
Producer
The Animation Workshop
Music
Matthias Runge
Content Producer
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Producer
Alex Rosenthal
Associate Producer
Bethany Cutmore-Scott
Associate Editorial Producer
Elizabeth Cox
Script Editor
Alex Gendler
Fact-Checker
Joseph Isaac

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