Metcalfe Park: Black Vote Rising | Promo
Season 5
Episode 1
About the Episode
On April 7, Wisconsin held its primary election at the beginning of the pandemic in the U.S. An estimated ~16% of Black voters were disenfranchised in Milwaukee. Danell Cross and Melody McCurtis are determined to prevent this from happening again. Follow the mother-daughter activist team as they organize their Black community to prepare for the 2020 presidential election and its challenges.
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Extras
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UNVEILED: Joyce Tenneson and the Heroine's Journey | Trailer
A female photographer struggles to navigate diverging roles as good mother and acclaimed artist.2:08 -
With Peter Bradley | Trailer
Overlooked since the 1970s, abstract artist Peter Bradley reflects on life and shares his process.1:55 -
Firelighters: Fire is Medicine | Preview
Women leaders reclaim for their right to share the indigenous practice of controlled burning.0:30 -
Scha'nexw Elhtal'nexw Salmon People: Preserving a Way of Life | Preview
A love story of salmon, water and family that explores this deep connection for the Lummi people.0:30 -
Inundation District | King Tide
What are king tides? In recent years, Boston has experienced these on land more frequently.0:59 -
Public Enemies, Private Friends | Trailer
Leaders from opposing sides of the abortion debate meet in secret talks following deadly attacks.1:20 -
Public Enemies, Private Friends | Preview
Leaders from opposing sides of the abortion debate meet in secret talks following deadly attacks.0:30 -
Silence in Sikeston | In the Aftermath of Trauma
Sikeston residents share how they had to live following the lynching of Cleo Wright.0:56 -
American Problems, Trans Solutions | My Sistah's House
Kayla Gore shares her dream for My Sistah's House and unhoused transgender people of Memphis.0:35 -
Inundation District | Projecting Sea Level Rise
Climate change and ultimately, rising sea levels will impact the city of Boston and its coastline.2:10
