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Violence: An American Tradition

1995 · 55 min

A sobering, lecture-like history lesson that traces brutality through the centuries, leaving you unsettled and reflective rather than entertained.

Directed by
Barbara Multer-Wellin
Genres
Documentary, History, Crime
Starring
Julian Bond
Overview
Explores violence in various periods of American history. It examines how white Europeans who came to America, beginning with Columbus, used violence and weaponry to dominate and control groups different from themselves.

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Directed by
Barbara Multer-Wellin
Genres
Documentary, History, Crime
Starring
Julian Bond
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  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • violence
  • power
  • race
  • colonialism
  • justice
Places
None
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Action2
Horror3
Humour1
Realism9
Romance0
Tension5
Darkness8
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
documentary, history, crime
Directed by
Barbara Multer-Wellin
Starring
Julian Bond
Runtime
55 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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