The People v. The Klan
Series Overview
A four-part docuseries about the little-known true story of Beulah Mae Donald, a Black mother in Alabama, who took down the Ku Klux Klan after the brutal murder and lynching of her son, Michael. He was just nineteen years old and found dead, hanging from a tree in Mobile, on March 21, 1981. Black community leaders immediately suspected it was a Klan lynching, but local law enforcement was slow to acknowledge that the murder was racially motivated. When the investigation stalled, Beulah Mae and local Black leaders refused to back down until Michael’s killers and the hateful organization they belonged to received justice.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
2021 – 2021
Premiered: Mon, Apr 12, 2021
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “It Takes a Mother”
Beulah Mae Donald and her attorney Michael Figures join forces with Morris Dees and the Southern Poverty Law Center to wage a multi-million-dollar civil suit against the United Klans of America, embarking on what they believe will be an extremely difficult task.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donnie Eichar
Donnie Eichar
Jongnic Bontemps, Ceiri Torjussen
Paul Niccolls
Jason Blum, Tom Goodwin, Nancy Oey
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Donnie Eichar
Director
Donnie Eichar
Writer
Tom Goodwin
Producer
Nancy Oey
Producer
Paul Niccolls
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What is The People v. The Klan about?
A four-part docuseries about the little-known true story of Beulah Mae Donald, a Black mother in Alabama, who took down the Ku Klux Klan after the brutal murder and lynching of her son, Michael. He was just nineteen years old and found dead, hanging from a tree in Mobile, on March 21, 1981. Black community leaders immediately suspected it was a Klan lynching, but local law enforcement was slow to acknowledge that the murder was racially motivated. When the investigation stalled, Beulah Mae and local Black leaders refused to back down until Michael’s killers and the hateful organization they belonged to received justice.
How many seasons does The People v. The Klan have?
The People v. The Klan comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The People v. The Klan?
Key cast members in The People v. The Klan include Tamika Mallory, Erica Armstrong Dunbar, Gwen Carr, Jeff Sessions.
Who created or directed The People v. The Klan?
The People v. The Klan was developed and directed by Donnie Eichar.