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“Usually we look at it like, "Oh, black people couldn't vote in Mississippi because they had to take a literacy test." But one of the things you learn in the film is that there were major consequences for even trying to vote. You could be killed for trying to vote. You could definitely be fired from your job and many were, which is why so few black Mississippians even attempted to register early on. They put your name in the newspaper if you tried to register to vote.”

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Stanley Nelson Jr.

Stanley Nelson Jr. (born June 7, 1951) is an American documentary filmmaker known for his work on African American history and social justice. His acclaimed films include 'The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution' and 'Freedom Summer.' He has won multiple Emmy and Peabody awards. Nelson co-founded Firelight Media to support filmmakers of color. His documentaries combine rigorous research with powerful storytelling, making him a key figure in preserving and sharing overlooked histories. more

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