Downing of a Flag

A sober, interview-driven reckoning that asks you to sit with uncomfortable history and its living consequences.

Created by

Scott Galloway

Genres

Documentary

Starring

David Beasley, Conor Bond, William J. Cooper

Overview

Downing of a Flag is a two-hour documentary film that focuses on the Confederate Battle flag and its impact on the people, politics and perceptions of South Carolina and beyond. Through firsthand interviews featuring various perspectives and a wealth of historical footage, Downing of a Flag traces the symbol's controversial relationship with the Palmetto State, exploring its true meaning and how an unspeakable tragedy served as the catalyst for its long-debated removal.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Race, politics, identity, grief

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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