American Coup: Wilmington 1898 (2024)
Voted in. Terrorized out.
The little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city in 1898 — the only coup d’état in the history of the US. Stoking fears of 'Negro Rule', self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power and overthrow Wilmington’s democratically-elected, multi-racial government. Black residents were murdered and thousands were banished. The story of what happened in Wilmington was suppressed for decades until descendants and scholars began to investigate. Today, many of those descendants — Black and white — seek the truth about this intentionally buried history.
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Themes
Resistance Against Racism
Keywords
coup d'etat, insurrection, north carolina, racism, massacre, black history, 19th century, white supremacy, wilmington, 1890s, historical documentary
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- What is American Coup: Wilmington 1898 about?
- The little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city in 1898 — the only coup d’état in the history of the US. Stoking fears of 'Negro Rule', self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power and overthrow Wilmington’s democratically-elected, multi-racial government. Black residents were murdered and thousands were banished. The story of what happened in Wilmington was suppressed for decades until descendants and scholars began to investigate. Today, many of those descendants — Black and white — seek the truth about this intentionally buried history.
- Who directed American Coup: Wilmington 1898?
- American Coup: Wilmington 1898 was directed by Brad Lichtenstein, Yoruba Richen.
- How long is American Coup: Wilmington 1898?
- American Coup: Wilmington 1898 has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is American Coup: Wilmington 1898?
- American Coup: Wilmington 1898 is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was American Coup: Wilmington 1898 produced?
- American Coup: Wilmington 1898 was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of American Coup: Wilmington 1898?
- The themes of American Coup: Wilmington 1898 include: Resistance Against Racism.