“What Does A Reformed Racist Look Like?”
The Atlantic / Independent Lens
Synopsis
Scott Shepherd is a former grand dragon of the Klu Klux Klan in Tennessee, but now refers to himself as a reformed racist. Shepherd’s troubled past includes witnessing violent physical beatings and plots to attack the government—and cheering them on. In this short documentary by Independent Lens, Shepherd says that his reasons for joining the group stemmed from feelings of isolation. “I was just looking for a place to fit in, to fill a void within myself,” he says. “I could have very well have gotten involved with ISIS.” The film follows Shepherd’s search for redemption as he reconnects with an African American woman, Rebecca Hawkins, who helped raise him.
Cast
Scott Shepherd
Rebecca Hawkins
Crew
Director - Matt Ornstein
Line Producer - Michael Reich
Director of Photography - Mathew Rudenberg
Editor - Ben Barnes
Assistant Camera - Aaron Baguette
Color - Joseph Lombardi
Sound - Brandon Robertson
Foley - Ryan Owens
Sound Mix - Michael Solano
Producer for Sound & Vision - Noah Ornstein
Executive Producer for Sound & Vision - Laurie Harris
Producer for Independent Lens Digital - Stephen Talbot
Editor for Independent Lens Digital - Jason Alacrón
Project Manager for Independent Lens Digital - Clare Chambers
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Web feature, 9 minutes, English, United States, 2017
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