The Long Shadow (2018)

When you are accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.

The Long Shadow (2018) poster

When filmmaker and investigative journalist Frances Causey, a daughter of the South, set out to explore the continuing racial divisions in the US, what she discovered was that the politics of slavery didn't end with the Civil War. In an astonishingly candid look at the United States' original sin, The Long Shadow traces slavery's history from America's founding up through its insidious ties to racism today.

Director: Frances Causey
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jake Bloomfield-Misrach
Editing: Maureen Gosling
Production: Jed Riffe Films
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

racism, african american history

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Long Shadow about?
When filmmaker and investigative journalist Frances Causey, a daughter of the South, set out to explore the continuing racial divisions in the US, what she discovered was that the politics of slavery didn't end with the Civil War. In an astonishingly candid look at the United States' original sin, The Long Shadow traces slavery's history from America's founding up through its insidious ties to racism today.
Who directed The Long Shadow?
The Long Shadow was directed by Frances Causey.
Who stars in The Long Shadow?
The Long Shadow stars Frances Causey, Sally Holst.
How long is The Long Shadow?
The Long Shadow has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is The Long Shadow?
The Long Shadow is a Documentary film.
Where was The Long Shadow produced?
The Long Shadow was produced in Canada, United States of America.