S19·E19 ACORN and the Firestorm
Synopsis
For 40 years, the community-organizing group ACORN sought to empower poor and marginalized communities. Its critics believed ACORN exemplified everything wrong with progressive ideals. In 2008, these competing perceptions exploded on the national stage as Barack Obama was running for president. Fueled by a YouTube video made by amateur undercover “journalists,” ACORN came under attack.
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When did Season 19 Episode 19 of Independent Lens air?
Season 19, Episode 19 ('ACORN and the Firestorm') originally aired on May 14, 2018.
How long is Season 19 Episode 19 ('ACORN and the Firestorm')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.
What happens in Independent Lens Season 19 Episode 19?
For 40 years, the community-organizing group ACORN sought to empower poor and marginalized communities. Its critics believed ACORN exemplified everything wrong with progressive ideals. In 2008, these competing perceptions exploded on the national stage as Barack Obama was running for president. Fuel...
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