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Status: Ended
Network: ARTE
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 6.6/10
Ku Klux Klan: An American Story
Overview
Since its birth in 1865, in the wake of the American Civil War, the history of the Ku Klux Klan has been inseparable from that of the United States. The debates over slavery, the populism in the roaring twenties, the struggle for civil rights in the sixties, the rise of the far-right in the early 21st century; the Klan seems to have always embodied the dark side of the nation, with its gray areas and blind spots.
This production, originally released in 2020, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.6 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary and War & Politics.
- • Produced in France.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Lucien Jean-Baptiste
Self - Narrator (voice)
Chris Buckley
Self- Former KKK Member
Mark Potok
Self - USA Right-wing Expert
David Cunningham
Self - St. Louis Washington Univ. Professor
Seasons
Miniseries
2 Episodes • Aired 2020-10-06
Since its birth in 1865, in the wake of the American Civil War, the history of the Ku Klux Klan has been inseparable from that of the United States. The debates over slavery, the populism in the roaring twenties, the struggle for civil rights in the sixties, the rise of the far-right in the early 21st century; the Klan seems to have always embodied the dark side of the nation, with its gray areas and blind spots.
