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The Torture of Mothers: The Case of the Harlem Six

1980 · 52 min Documentary

In 1963 a group of young Black boys living in Harlem were involved in an incident that earned them the nickname "The Harlem Six." Intent on protecting and clearing the names of their sons, several mothers bonded together to make their story known. This work emerges as a powerful close up of police brutality, and of power dynamics of 1960's Harlem.

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Year 1980
Genre Documentary
Director Woodie King Jr.
Runtime 52 min.

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The Torture of Mothers: The Case of the Harlem Six is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1980. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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