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  • How the Monuments Came Down (2021)
  • TV-14
    TV Movie | 86 min | Documentary, History
How the Monuments Came Down (2021)
TV-14
TV Movie | 86 min | Documentary, History

How the Monuments Came Down is a timely and searing look at the history of white supremacy and Black resistance in Richmond. The feature-length film-brought to life by history-makers, descendants, scholars, and activists-reveals how ...See moreHow the Monuments Came Down is a timely and searing look at the history of white supremacy and Black resistance in Richmond. The feature-length film-brought to life by history-makers, descendants, scholars, and activists-reveals how monuments to Confederate leaders stood for more than a century, and why they fell. Written by Field Studio See less
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Writers
Christy Coleman (story consultant) | Julian Hayter (story consultant) | Enjoli Moon (story consultant) | Joseph Rogers (story consultant)
Composer
Osei Essed (original music by)
Cinematographers
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Jun 10, 2021 (United States)
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46 cast members
Name Known for
Melody Barnes
Self - Monument Avenue resident Self - Monument Avenue resident   See fewer
Julian Hayter
Self - Historian Self - Historian   See fewer
Michael Paul Williams
Self - Journalist Self - Journalist   See fewer
Caroline Janney
Self - Historian Self - Historian   See fewer
Christy Coleman
Self - Public Historian Self - Public Historian   See fewer
Marvin Chiles
Self - Historian Self - Historian   See fewer
Joseph Rogers
Self - Public Historian, Organizer, and Descendant of James Apostle Fields Self - Public Historian, Organizer, and Descendant of James Apostle Fields   See fewer
Lauranett Lee
Self - Historian and Monument Avenue Commission Member Self - Historian and Monument Avenue Commission Member   See fewer
Edward L. Ayers
Self - Historian (as Ed Ayers) Self - Historian (as Ed Ayers)   See fewer
Kimberly Wilson
Self - Descendant of John Mitchell, Jr. Self - Descendant of John Mitchell, Jr.   See fewer
John Mitchell
Self - Descendant of John Mitchell, Jr. Self - Descendant of John Mitchell, Jr.   See fewer
Ajena Rogers
Self - National Park Service Ranger at the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site / Public Historian and Descendant of James Apostle Fields Self - National Park Service Ranger at the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site / Public Historian and Descendant of James Apostle Fields   See fewer
Liza Mickens
Self - Descendant of Maggie Walker Self - Descendant of Maggie Walker   See fewer
Sarah Shields Driggs
Self - Architectural Historian Self - Architectural Historian   See fewer
Ben Campbell
Self - Priest, Historian, and Activist Self - Priest, Historian, and Activist   See fewer
Carmen Foster
Self - Public Historian Self - Public Historian   See fewer
Thomas B. Stanley
Self - Governor of Virginia, 1956 (archive footage) Self - Governor of Virginia, 1956 (archive footage)   See fewer
Willie Dell
Self - City Council Member, 1973-82 Self - City Council Member, 1973-82   See fewer
Arthur Burton
Self - Activist Self - Activist   See fewer
Chuck Richardson
Self - City Council Member, 1977-95 Self - City Council Member, 1977-95   See fewer
Bill Gallasch
Self - Monument Avenue Preservation Society President Self - Monument Avenue Preservation Society President   See fewer
Martha Rollins
Self - Activist Self - Activist   See fewer
David Harris
Self - Nephew of Arthur Ashe Self - Nephew of Arthur Ashe   See fewer
Viola Baskerville
Self - City Council Member, 1994-97 Self - City Council Member, 1994-97   See fewer
Janine Bell
Self - Activist and Public Historian Self - Activist and Public Historian   See fewer
Ana Edwards
Self - Activist and Public Historian Self - Activist and Public Historian   See fewer
Phil Wilayto
Self - Activist and Journalist Self - Activist and Journalist   See fewer
Levar Stoney
Self - Mayor of Richmond Self - Mayor of Richmond   See fewer
Ralph Northam
Self - Governor of Virginia Self - Governor of Virginia   See fewer
Princess Blanding
Self - Sister of Marcus-David Peters Self - Sister of Marcus-David Peters   See fewer
Royal Jaye Joiner
Voiceover recording artist (voice) Voiceover recording artist (voice)   See fewer
Jay Smack
Voiceover recording artist (voice) Voiceover recording artist (voice)   See fewer
Jacqueline Jones
Voiceover recording artist (voice) Voiceover recording artist (voice)   See fewer
Bryan J. Howard
Voiceover recording artist (voice) Voiceover recording artist (voice)   See fewer
Felicia Curry
Voiceover recording artist (voice) Voiceover recording artist (voice)   See fewer
Brian Shirley
Voiceover recording artist (voice) Voiceover recording artist (voice)   See fewer
Daniel Elliott
Voiceover recording artist (voice) Voiceover recording artist (voice)   See fewer
Cris O'Bryan
Voiceover recording artist (voice) Voiceover recording artist (voice)   See fewer
Tom Ager
Voiceover recording artist (voice) Voiceover recording artist (voice)   See fewer
Desiree Dabney
Voiceover recording artist (voice) Voiceover recording artist (voice)   See fewer
Chris McCann
Voiceover recording artist (voice) Voiceover recording artist (voice)   See fewer
Arthur Ashe
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Sally L. Hudson
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Delores McQuinn
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Charlie Rose
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Leonidas B. Young
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
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