Malcolm X, Julius Jones and Britney: How documentaries are making an impact

Written By Madelyn S

The Washington Post, November 20, 2021: Malcolm X, Julius Jones and Britney: How documentaries are making an impact

“The events of this week mark ‘Who Killed Malcolm X?’ as the latest in a string of ‘history, revisited’ documentaries that have spurred public reckonings and changes within the justice system. These projects have ushered in an extraordinary new era of filmmaking — one in which projects may be assessed not just on the merits of their creation but on the magnitude of the action they inspire.”

Additional reading:

The New York Times, November 17, 2021: 2 Men Convicted of Killing Malcolm X Will Be Exonerated After Decades

InsideHook, September 21, 2021: Did HBO’s “The Jinx” Get Robert Durst Convicted of Murder?

NPR, September 27, 2021: R. Kelly Found Guilty Of Racketeering And Sex Trafficking

Variety, November 17, 2021: Britney Spears Is Finally Free, but Her Battle for Justice Is Far From Over

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