Hate Crimes in the Heartland (2014)
"Hate Crimes in the Heartland," a feature documentary explores the 250,000 hate crimes committed in America each year through the powerful stories of two crimes committed in Tulsa, Oklahoma - over 90 years apart. Like no other documentary exploring this topic, "Hate Crimes in the Heartland" tells powerful stories of survivors, activists, leaders, and community members. The film explores current and past hate crimes in our nation, asking important questions related to social justice, and portrays the remarkable influence of the media on the justice system.
Director: Rachel Lyon
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Dewey Bartlett as |
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Warren G. Blakney Sr. as |
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Clark Brewster as |
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David Hall as |
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Jesse Jackson as |
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Chuck Jordan as |
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Vincent LoVoi as |
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Andrea Lyon as |
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Russell Mills as |
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Charles Ogletree as |
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J. Kavin Ross as |
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Latoya Silmon as |
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Deon Tucker as |
| Directing | Rachel Lyon | Director |
| Writing | Bavand Karim | Writer |
| Writing | Rachel Lyon | Writer |
| Production | Bavand Karim | Producer |
| Production | Rachel Lyon | Producer |
| Production | Pi-Isis S. Ankhra | Co-Producer |
| Production | Reginald Turner | Associate Producer |
| Sound | Jon Brennan | Music |
| Crew | Bavand Karim | Cinematography |
| Editing | Jeremy Freedberg | Editor |
| Production | J. Kavin Ross | Production Manager |
| Sound | Jeremy Freedberg | Sound |
| Sound | Jeremy Freedberg | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Jonathan Knosp | Sound Designer |
| Visual Effects | Jeremy Freedberg | Digital Effects Producer |
| Camera | Jeremy Freedberg | Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Jeremy Freedberg | Camera Operator |
| Editing | Steve Taylor | Assistant Editor |
| Production | Brian Emmons | Production Assistant |
| Production | Taylor Jewell Harris | Production Coordinator |