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The film tells the story of Recy Taylor, a black woman who was gang raped by six white men in 1944 Alabama and fought for justice with the help of Rosa Parks. It explores the legacy of sexual violence against black women and the role of Rosa Parks in the civil rights movement.
Dec 15, 2017 · The Rape of Recy Taylor: Directed by Nancy Buirski. With Cynthia Erivo, Recy Taylor, Robert Corbitt, Alma Daniels. Mrs. Recy Taylor was gang raped by six white boys in 1944 Alabama. Unbroken, she spoke up and fought for justice with help from Rosa Parks and legions of women.
Taylor's rape, refusal to remain silent, and the subsequent court cases were among the early instances of nationwide protest and activism among the African-American community and ended up providing an organizational spark in the civil rights movement. [ 2]: 39.
In 1944, a 24-year-old Afro-American woman from Alabama was raped by six white men. Her case was defended by Rosa Parks, a legendary human rights activist. Using old film footage about racial incidents, the director speaks out on the issue of the sexual exploitation of black women.
The Rape of Recy Taylor (2018) | Official Trailer HD. One young woman’s bravery in identifying her white rapists in 1944 Alabama triggered an unprecedented outcry for justice.
Oct 3, 2017 · Richard Brody reviews Nancy Buirski’s documentary film “The Rape of Recy Taylor,” which reconstructs events from the abduction and rape, in 1944, of a young black woman in rural Alabama.
A documentary film about Recy Taylor, a black woman who was gang raped by six white men in 1944 Alabama and fought for justice with Rosa Parks' help. The film explores the legacy of black women's struggle for bodily autonomy and its connection to the civil rights movement.
