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Dreamland: The Burning of Black Wall Street

Dreamland: The Burning of Black Wall Street

They built their American dream. And watched it burn.

20216.31h 38m

Overview

This documentary celebrates the Black cultural renaissance that existed in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, OK, and investigates the 100-year-old race massacre that left an indelible, though hidden stain on American history.

Directed by Salima Koroma
Produced by Salima Koroma
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Top Cast

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard

Mary Parrish (voice)

Themes & Keywords

racismmassacretulsa, oklahomaafrican american historyamerican history

About Dreamland: The Burning of Black Wall Street

Dreamland: The Burning of Black Wall Street is a documentary film released in 2021 exploring themes of racism, massacre, tulsa, oklahoma, african american history, american history. Directed by Salima Koroma, it stars Alfre Woodard. This documentary celebrates the Black cultural renaissance that existed in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, OK, and investigates the 100-year-old race massacre that left an indelible, though hidden stain on American history.

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