American Coup: Wilmington 1898 (2024) - Where to Watch

Now, before we get into the full breakdown of how you can watch 'American Coup: Wilmington 1898' right now, here are some useful insights about the PBS, 371 Productions, GBH history flick. American Coup: Wilmington 1898 starring has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 52 min. The release date of the movie is November 12th, 2024.

Need a quick rundown of the movie? Here's the plot: "The little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city in 1898 — the only coup d’état in the history of the US. Stoking fears of 'Negro Rule', self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power and overthrow Wilmington’s democratically-elected, multi-racial government. Black residents were murdered and thousands were banished. The story of what happened in Wilmington was suppressed for decades until descendants and scholars began to investigate. Today, many of those descendants — Black and white — seek the truth about this intentionally buried history."

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American Coup: Wilmington 1898 has a confirmed digital release date of November 12th, 2024, but streaming platforms haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for the latest updates on where you can watch it online.