The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History
Released: January 9, 1998Runtime: 99 min
From its inception in 1866 to it's diminished but still vocal brotherhood in the modern era, this release takes a close look at the ways in which the Klan has evolved through such events as the Civil Rights Movement and affirmative action. In addition to informative interviews with such subjects as Hooded Americanism author David Chambers and The Fiery Cross author Craig Wade, this film also seeks to get the story from the inside by offering revealing interviews with Grand Dragon Edward Foster and Imperial Wizard Jeff Bary.
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- D Paul Thomasas Narrator
- David M Chalmersas Self - Author of 'Hooded Americanism'
- William M Banksas Self - Professor, African American Studies - UC Berkeley
- Julian Bondas Self - Civil Rights Activist
- Morris Deesas Self - Co-Founder of Southern Poverty Law Center
- Bill Baxleyas Self - Former Attorney General: State of Alabama
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D Paul Thomas
as Narrator
David M Chalmers
as Self - Author of 'Hooded Americanism'
William M Banks
as Self - Professor, African American Studies - UC Berkeley
Julian Bond
as Self - Civil Rights Activist
Morris Dees
as Self - Co-Founder of Southern Poverty Law Center
Bill Baxley
as Self - Former Attorney General: State of Alabama
David Duke
as Self - Grand Wizard of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Lyndon B Johnson
as Self
Eva Pope
as Narrator
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