Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America

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ACLU lawyer Jeffery Robinson’s shattering talk on the history of US anti-Black racism is interwoven with archival footage, interviews and Robinson's story, exploring the legacy of white supremacy and our collective responsibility to overcome it.

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Directed by Emily Kunstler

2021Rating: M, Content may disturb117 minsUSAOff Center Media

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Director:: Emily KunstlerSarah Kunstler

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Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America | Awards

Award Winner

Winner of the 2021 SXSW Audience Award (Documentary Spotlight).

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America | Reviews

98%48 reviews

Rotten Tomatoes® Score

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The New York Times

It’s a confrontational film, but never an alienating one, and so much of what’s in it is persuasive.

RogerEbert.com

The film is guaranteed to leave you questioning why a slaveholder like Andrew Jackson remains on the (US) $20 bill...

The Washington Post

Robinson’s quasi-TED Talk is both broad-ranging and deep...

Film Threat

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America is a rare 10/10 and required viewing for everyone...

The Globe and Mail

While Robinson’s lecture is thought-provoking and his living tour of that same history is illuminating... the literal translation of his lecture to screen lacks life...

Wall Street Journal

It’s one man’s answer, eloquent and heartfelt, to the challenge of reframing our discussion of a subject that has us numb from repetition.

Variety

An engaging and essential essay film that makes its points clearly, backed by evidence, for those open-minded enough to consider their education incomplete.

Los Angeles Times

This film should be shown in every classroom.

Screen Daily

Robinson is an impressive orator who wants to engage. He sets a tone of openness, of personal exposure...

Hollywood Reporter

Despite its moving conversations, Who We Are never transcends its lecture format.

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America | Release Details

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America is available to stream in New Zealand now on Apple TV and Neon Rentals and Academy On Demand and AroVision.