Religion, Racism & Reconciliation

A documentary on America’s original sin

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Synopsis

“Religion, Racism & Reconciliation” is a ground-breaking documentary that explores the ways in which racism intertwined with American religion. It follows the stories of individuals and communities of faith who are engaged in addressing the issues of systemic racism, such as — voting rights, income inequality and mass incarceration.

We hear from a broad range of academic and religious luminaries who provide historical and sociological perspectives on the contradiction of an American society that values individual freedom and equality while ignoring the realities of slavery, segregation and racism. The documentary shows that while religion plays a part in our racial division, it also is a meaningful force in our nation’s healing and reconciliation.

Featuring: Bishop William Barber II, Yale University; Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr., Princeton University; Jim Wallis, Georgetown University; & Rev. Kelly Brown-Douglas, Union Theological Seminary.

Watch the trailer

Educational Resources:

An in-depth study guide is now available for classroom use and discussion groups.
Written by Dr. Eric Gréaux, Associate Professor of Religion at Winston-Salem State University. The study guide is included with Digital Site Licenses. Contact us for more information.

Praise

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“Religion, Racism & Reconciliation” is another powerful and compelling film from Auteur Productions that we are sure will resonate and be thought-provoking for viewers. The film features a wide range of knowledgeable and insightful interviewees and to then see how these ideas are practiced in real life through the work people are doing in their own communities gives the viewer well-rounded takeaway.”

Lauren Mills, American Public Television
Content and Acquisitions Manager for editorial review and analysis content

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“A bold and stunning exposé of the presence of racism and injustice amid America’s religious landscape. Powerful voices and riveting scenes reveal how the call for reconciliation with a multi-racial democracy is not an impossible dream but an achievable goal… the documentary is bound to disturb the complacent, ignite passionate discussion and generate a renewed quest for justice among people of all races and faith communities.”

Marvin R. Wilson, Ph.D.
H. J. Ockenga Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies
Gordon College, Wenham, Massachusetts

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“Powerful and moving and hopeful. Excellent work!”

Curtiss De Young
Former Co-CEO, Minnesota Council of Churches