'The People V The Klan': Live stream, release date and all you need to know about CNN's riveting docuseries
CNN is teaming up with Blumhouse Television to come out with a riveting series about a mother who fought against the Ku Klux Klan after the lynching of her son. The series, titled ‘The People V The Klan’, tells the true story of Beulah Mae Donald, a Black mother in Alabama, who took down the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) after the brutal murder and lynching of her son, Michael Donald, in 1981.
On March 21, 1981, Beulah's youngest child, Michael Donald was lynched by members of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), he was beaten and choked, had his throat slit, and was hanged from a tree. Two years later two men were convicted of murdering Michael. However, a lawyer suggested to Beulah that she should sue the KKK for the lynching and she agreed. On February 12, 1987, after six years, a $7 million judgment was passed in her favor.
The series will closely follow the unfortunate incident and how a mother did not lose hope while fighting one of the most notorious groups in the US. The series will be premiering exclusively with back-to-back episodes on CNN on Sunday, April 11, 2021.
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Release date
The series, titled ‘The People V. The Klan’, will premiere exclusively on CNN with back-to-back episodes on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at 9 pm ET. Meanwhile, the final two episodes will air on Sunday, April 18.
Plot
The official synopsis reads, “The series explores the systems that allowed the Klan to operate unfettered for so long and the activists of the Civil Rights movement who dismantled the Klan’s hold on the nation. Beulah Mae Donald ultimately brought a massive lawsuit against the United Klans of America and successfully brought the hate group to its financial knees. The series shines a light on the too-often marginalized agents of change in our society: The Black mothers of the movement, alongside the activists and attorneys who fight for racial equality in America.”
Cast
The upcoming series will feature interviews with various people who have closely associated with the case. Notable interviewees in the series include Cornell William Brooks (Former NAACP President and Professor at Harvard Kennedy School), Cecelia Perry (Sister of Michael Donald), Senator Vivian Figures, and Tamika Mallory (Co-founder of “Until Freedom”).
Creators
CNN Original Series and Blumhouse Television have teamed up for the upcoming project. The production house, Blumhouse Television, will also be producing the venture. Meanwhile, Brooks, Donnie Eichar, Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold, Mary Lisio, Amy Entelis, and Lyle Gamm will be serving as executive producers.
Trailer
The trailer can exclusively be seen on the official website of CNN.
Where to Watch and How to Live Stream
Viewers can watch the upcoming series on CNN on Sunday, April 11 at 9 pm ET. The series will also stream live for subscribers via CNNgo and on the CNN mobile apps for iOS and Android.
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