Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence
Documentarian Jeffrey Morgan set out to the track one woman's search for the truth about her great-great-aunt's 1908 murder. But his film quickly became a fascinating study of racism, revenge and family secrets. In the process of uncovering information about her ancestor's violent death at the hands of an African-American suspect, the woman learns that her family tree might have also produced a few murderers.
Cast: Nancy Guzmán, Jerry Jackson
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Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence
Some secrets cannot stay buried.
Documentarian Jeffrey Morgan set out to the track one woman's search for the truth about her great-great-aunt's 1908 murder. But his film quickly became a fascinating study of racism, revenge and family secrets. In the process of uncovering information about her ancestor's violent death at the hands of an African-American suspect, the woman learns that her family tree might have also produced a few murderers.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Jeffrey Morgan
- Producers
- Alice Brewton Hurwitz
- Studio
- Sandy Hollow Productions
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Rent
