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
