Independent Lens S21E7 — The First Rainbow Coalition

7.6

Independent Lens•Season 21•Episode 7

The First Rainbow Coalition

7.6/10 · 7 votesJan 27, 202060 min

Ranked #6 of 15 in Season 21•+0.2 vs season avg

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In 1969, the Chicago Black Panther Party formed alliances across ethnic and racial lines with other community-based movements in the city, including Latino group the Young Lords and southern whites the Young Patriots. Banding together in one of postwar America's most segregated cities to confront

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Susan Sarandon

Edie Falco

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Peter Coyote

America Ferrera

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Stanley Tucci

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Episode Summary

"The First Rainbow Coalition" is episode 7 of Independent Lens season 21. It scored 7.6/10 from 7 votes, ranking #6 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on January 27, 2020.

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