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How to Sue the Klan | Official Trailer

Five Black women take on the Klan in a landmark 1982 civil case for justice.

Aired 04/14/2025

REEL SOUTH

How to Sue the Klan | Official Trailer

Preview: Season 10 Episode 1002 | 17sVideo has Closed Captions

Five Black women take on the Klan in a landmark 1982 civil case for justice.

In 1982, five Black women from Chattanooga sued the Ku Klux Klan in a groundbreaking civil case. Their victory set a legal precedent that held the Klan accountable and inspired future battles against organized hate. This film chronicles their bravery and the lasting impact of their fight for justice and community healing.

Aired 04/14/2025

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Support for Reel South is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Center for Asian American Media and by SouthArts.

A Buried Statute Opens New Doors

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A legal team working to get justice for victims of the KKK finds hope in a 150-year-old statute. (1m 11s)

The KKK’s Day in Court

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After five Black women are shot by members of the KKK, the three men face trial. (1m 34s)

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Support for Reel South is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Center for Asian American Media and by SouthArts.

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