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Trailer | The Big Payback

The passage of the first-ever reparations bill for Black Americans stirs up a debate.

Aired 01/30/2023

Independent Lens

Trailer | The Big Payback

Preview: Season 24 Episode 5 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

The passage of the first-ever reparations bill for Black Americans stirs up a debate.

An Evanston, Illinois rookie alderwoman led the passage of the first tax-funded reparations bill for Black Americans. While she and her community struggle with the burden to make restitution for its citizens, a national racial crisis engulfs the country. Will the debt ever be addressed, or is it too late for a reparations movement to finally get the big payback?

Aired 01/30/2023

Independent Lens

Trailer | The Big Payback

Preview: Season 24 Episode 5 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

An Evanston, Illinois rookie alderwoman led the passage of the first tax-funded reparations bill for Black Americans. While she and her community struggle with the burden to make restitution for its citizens, a national racial crisis engulfs the country. Will the debt ever be addressed, or is it too late for a reparations movement to finally get the big payback?

Aired 01/30/2023

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