This Body
About the Episode
This Body explores the fraught relationship between African Americans and the medical industry. As Sydney Hall participates in an experimental coronavirus vaccine trial in hopes of protecting her beloved New Orleans community, she and her loved ones confront the history of medical abuse and experimentation on Black bodies.
Aired:
07/22/21
| Expires: 08/01/24 | Runtime: 13m 28s
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Extras
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Reel South Originals
5 films engage the spiritual and existential challenges of the South's diverse landscapes. -
Boca Chica | Official Trailer
With eyes toward space, Texas restricts access to an otherworldly beach.0:13 -
Echoes of the Rio | Official Trailer
Indigenous and Mexican ancestors explore the history and disappearance of the Rio Grande.0:16 -
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Black Ag | Official Trailer
A Black scientist in Arkansas guides farmers through agricultural challenges.0:17 -
Cash Crop | Official Trailer
A Black farmer in Virginia wrestles with tradition and the changing needs of the economy.0:14 -
Creation Story at Boca Chica
Juan Mancias fights for access to Boca Chica, an important cultural site for his tribe.1:47 -
Remember Who You Are
The Rio Grande is plagued by drought, taking away a source of cultural connection.1:47 -
Joyce's Resolution
Joyce Dugan recalls her resolution to purchase land that was important to the EBCI.1:49 -
No Culture if it Wasn't for Agriculture
For the Whites, supporting Black farmers is a family tradition.2:07
