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The Two Towns of Jasper
In Jasper, Texas, a black man was beaten and dragged to his death by three white men.
Two film crews—one black, one white—uncover the raw truth and take an uncensored look at racism.
More Than Just Black and White
Marco Williams and Whitney Dow knew there was a story waiting to be uncovered in Jasper—not just about the town, but about America.
Learn more about their documentary.
Two Towns of Jasper
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Those who were close to this story couldn't help being profoundly affected by it. The filmmakers, a reporter and James Byrd's sister share their stories. |
Roundtable on Racism
We invited a diverse group of people to watch Two Towns of Jasper—see their insights on racism.
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Two Towns of Jasper airs Wednesday, January 22 at 9 p.m. EST on PBS's P.O.V.. Check your local listings. |
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America in Black and White: Jasper, Texas, a live town meeting anchored by Ted Koppel,
will air Thursday, January 23 at 9 p.m. EST on PBS's P.O.V.. Check your local listings. |
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Also on January 23, Nightline will air a portion of the town meeting at 11:35 p.m. EST on ABC. |
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Related Resources
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For more information about Two Towns of Jasper, visit
http://www.pbs.org/pov |
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Visit the filmmakers' website at http://twotownsofjasper.com |
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Hate Crime by Joyce King |
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Talk About This Show
Do you think there is more or less racism in America today than in the past?
Talk about this show.
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What will it take to break down the barriers of race in America? The story behind the story. |
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