Overview
"Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice" documents the dramatic life and turbulent times of the pioneering African American journalist, activist, suffragist and anti-lynching crusader of the post-Reconstruction period. Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison reads selections from Wells' memoirs and other writings in this winner of more than 20 film festival awards. (Note: Originally broadcast as an episode of the PBS documentary series "American Experience" (1989). The program has circulated widely as an independent documentary through educational distributors and library catalogs, supporting its treatment as a standalone film listing.)
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice?
Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice was directed by William Greaves.
Where was Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice produced?
It was produced by companies including PBS, Robert Stone Productions, WGBH Video in United States of America.
Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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