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S27·E2 Klansville, USA

Episode
Season 27, Episode 2
Air Date
January 13, 2015
Runtime
55 minutes
Score
4/10 (3 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired January 13, 2015 55 min ★ 4.0/10 · 3 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

The rise of the Ku Klux Klan in North Carolina during the 1960s is recalled. In 1963, Bob Jones Sr. started the state's chapter for the racist organization, and grew its membership to more than 10,000 within three years. Included: remarks from sociologist David Cunningham, whose book "Klansville, USA" the documentary is partially based on; historians David Cecelski and Gary Freeze; the Southern Poverty Law Center's Mark Potok; and journalist Patsy Sims, author of "The Klan."

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 27 Episode 2 of American Experience air?

Season 27, Episode 2 ('Klansville, USA') originally aired on January 13, 2015.

How long is Season 27 Episode 2 ('Klansville, USA')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.

What happens in American Experience Season 27 Episode 2?

The rise of the Ku Klux Klan in North Carolina during the 1960s is recalled. In 1963, Bob Jones Sr. started the state's chapter for the racist organization, and grew its membership to more than 10,000 within three years. Included: remarks from sociologist David Cunningham, whose book "Klansville, US...

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