How the Monuments Came Down(2021)
Discover how monuments to Confederate leaders stood for more than a century-and how generations of Black resistance finally took them down.
How the Monuments Came Down Synopsis
How the Monuments Came Down is a timely and searing look at the history of white supremacy and Black resistance in Richmond. The feature-length film-brought to life by history-makers, descendants, scholars, and activists-reveals how monuments to Confederate leaders stood for more than a century, and why they fell.
How the Monuments Came Down (2021) is a documentary film directed by Hannah Brown Ayers, released on June 10, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Melody Barnes, Christy Coleman, Michael Paul Williams and Julian Hayter. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Hannah Brown Ayers
- Writers:
- Enjoli Moon, Christy Coleman, Julian Hayter
- Producers:
- Hannah Brown Ayers, Lance Warren
- Composer:
- Osei Essed
- Production:
- Field Studio
- Status:
- Released
How the Monuments Came Down (2021) Trailer
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How the Monuments Came Down Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Melody Barnes
Melody Barnes
as Self - Fmr. White House Domestic Policy Advisor
- Christy Coleman
Christy Coleman
as Self - Former Director of the American Civil War Museum
- Michael Paul Williams
Michael Paul Williams
as Self - Newspaper Columist
- Julian Hayter
Julian Hayter
as Self - Voting Rights Expert
- Caroline Janney
Caroline Janney
as Historian
- Marvin Chiles
Marvin Chiles
as Historian
- Joseph Rogers
Joseph Rogers
as Public Historian and Descendant of James Apostle Fields
Ralph Northam
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Hannah Brown Ayers, written by Enjoli Moon, Christy Coleman and Julian Hayter, produced by Hannah Brown Ayers and Lance Warren.
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How the Monuments Came Down Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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How the Monuments Came Down – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in How the Monuments Came Down?
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The main cast of How the Monuments Came Down (2021) includes Melody Barnes, Christy Coleman, Michael Paul Williams, Julian Hayter and Caroline Janney. The film was directed by Hannah Brown Ayers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was How the Monuments Came Down released?
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How the Monuments Came Down was released on June 10, 2021 and runs for 1h 26m.
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How the Monuments Came Down (2021) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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