Driving While Black

A film by Ric Burns and Gretchen Sullivan Sorin

Race, Space and Mobility in America

Discover how the advent of the automobile brought new mobility and freedom for African Americans but also exposed them to discrimination and deadly violence, and how that history resonates today.

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Director

Ric Burns and Gretchen Sullivan Sorin

Producer

Bonnie Lafave, Emir Lewis, Emily Pfiel, Kathryn Clinard, Steven Bennett

Runtime

115 minutes

Rights Represented

Educational Rights, Sponsored Screening Licenses Available

Captions Available

English Closed Captions (available upon request)

Language

English

Press

“A green rainbow for our time”

- San Francisco Examiner

“It’s a thorough history of the effort to restrict and shame Black mobility, and it’s a must-watch.”

- IndieWire
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Festival & Awards

Official Selection – Martha’s Vineyard Film festival

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Race, Space and Mobility in America

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