乔万·布鲁克斯
Just over 100 几年前, Jovan Brooks 刚刚结束, 1916, a prosperous African-American entrepreneur and farmer named Anthony Crawford was shot 200 times and lynched for three days upon refusing to sell cotton seed for an unfair price to a white buyer. Crawford was one of the richest black men in Abbeville, 南卡罗来纳州, and was horrifically murdered for taking a stand.
胡安·梅加·博特罗 导演, 在美国私刑 is a short film featuring Crawford’s grandaughter, Doria Johnson, and the Abbeville community as they both recount the heinous act and honor Crawford’s memory.
Johnson states that the Crawfords have maintained a feeling of obligation to pass down the story of Anthony Crawford and to speak up for him. We also learn during the ceremony that white mobs have lynched over 4,000 black people in the south between 1877 和 1950, with more than 180 being murdered in South Carolina.
The members of the community utilize vessels of soil for holy consecration in an effort to reject such heinous acts from ever happening again, and mark the ground as holy. As Crawford’s story is retold, numerous members of the community across various ages are intricately invested and grow increasingly emotional as they voice their unity for an honorable future. Placed directly outside the city hall is Crawford’s new placard detailing his story.
总体, 在美国私刑 is a powerful and important retelling of the disgraceful murder of a proud African-American business and community man, Anthony Crawford. The pacing, tone, and visuals are superb, paired with music which helps evoke emotion. I would rate the film 4.5/5.
不要错过 在美国私刑 now screening on Planet Classroom.
Jovan Brooks 是陶森大学大四学生，主修电影制作，辅修表演. 脚本系列开发实习, 他是艾美奖电视学院基础班的成员 2021. 一位多才多艺的作家, 演员, 和编辑, Jovan 渴望最终在电视和电影中讲述有意义的故事.
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