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Elaine Race Massacre Documentary: Legal History of Moore v. Dempsey (Presenter Camera)
About this film
In this presentation, a speaker details the complex legal battles that followed the 1919 Elaine Race Massacre. He highlights the crucial roles played by attorneys such as Scipio Jones and Edgar McHaney, and their work with the NAACP. The discussion covers the lengthy appeals process, including the landmark Supreme Court case Moore v. Dempsey, which ultimately led to the release of the unjustly convicted men. The video concludes with the presenter inviting descendants of key figures to the stage, receiving a warm round of applause from the audience.
Directors & creators
Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN)
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, Elaine Massacre, 1919, Arkansas, Civil Rights, Legal History, Moore v. Dempsey, Scipio Jones, NAACP, Presentation, Documentary
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