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A Crime on the Bayou is a 2020 American documentary film, directed and produced by Nancy Buirski. It follows a young teenager challenging the most powerful white supremacist in 1960s Louisiana with the help of a young attorney.
Jun 18, 2021 · A documentary film about a Black teenager wrongfully accused of assaulting a boy in 1966 New Orleans and his Jewish attorney who challenged the racist legal system. The film features interviews, archival footage and reenactments of the case and its impact on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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- Documentary
- Nancy Buirski
- 2021-06-18
Apr 30, 2021 · In 1966, Duncan tries to break up an argument between white and Black teenagers outside a newly integrated school. He gently lays his hand on a white boy’s arm. The boy recoils like a snake ...
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Jun 18, 2021 · A film about a 1966 civil rights case in Louisiana, where a black man defended his friends from white bullies and faced a corrupt justice system. The review praises the film's characters, story and historical context, and compares it to other landmark cases.
Jun 18, 2021 · A Crime on the Bayou is a 2021 film about Gary Duncan, a Black teenager who was wrongfully arrested in 1966 for assault on a white boy. The film follows his legal battle with the help of a young Jewish attorney, Richard Sobol, and their friendship that lasts for decades.
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- Gary Duncan, Richard Sobol
- Nancy Buirski
- Documentary
A film about a 1966 case of a Black fisherman who fought against racism and anti-Semitism in Louisiana with the help of a young Jewish attorney. The film explores the historical and social context of the crime, the legal battles, and the friendship that lasted a lifetime.
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A Crime On The Bayou. From executive producer John Legend: In 1960's Louisiana, a Black teenager--arrested for touching a white boy's arm--challenged systemic racism and took his fight for justice all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. 29 IMDb 6.7 1 h 31 min 2021. 18+.
