Bending the Arc

Synopsis
Bending the Arc: Origins is a film about the foundations of racism in Alabama, from the slave trade and the proliferation of slavery through the Civil War; to Reconstruction; the violent backlash against emancipation; and the re-enslavement of African Americans through the convict leasing system. It is the first chapter of a six-part documentary film series that explores the long struggle against racism in Alabama, featuring the stories of both African Americans and a small group of little-known white allies who fought for racial justice during the Civil Rights Movement.
Best Woman Film-maker