The Jena 6
'The Jena 6' is the story of hidden racial inequality and violence becoming visible. It is a powerful symbol for, and example of, how racial justice works in America - where the lynching noose has been replaced by the DA's pen.
'The Jena 6' is the story of hidden racial inequality and violence becoming visible. It is a powerful symbol for, and example of, how racial justice works in America - where the lynching noose has been replaced by the DA's pen.
Mumia Abu-Jamal
Narrator
Reverend Brian Moran
Self
The Antioch Baptist Choir
Self
Robert Bailey
Self
Caseptla Bailey
Self
Marcus Jones
Self
Jesse Ray Beard
Self
Kenneth Purvis
Self
Justin Purvis
Self
'The Jena 6' is the story of hidden racial inequality and violence becoming visible. It is a powerful symbol for, and example of, how racial justice works in America - where the lynching noose has been replaced by the DA's pen.
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