Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange

Twelve Disciples Of Nelson Mandela And Spit On Th

Season 12, Episode 5 of 5

A classic documentary by award-winning director Thomas Allen Harris, "Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela" tells an intimate tale about an African-American family, the anti-apartheid movement, and the quest for reconciliation between a father and son. The accompanying experimental short "Spit on the Broom" highlights The United Order of Tents, a secret organization of black women founded during the height of the Underground Railroad.

Previously Aired

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2/22/2020
1 p.m.
2/27/2020
11 p.m.
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