The Big Payback
"Fear and Reparations in the American Suburb"
Released 4 years ago in 2022. The Big Payback is a documentary film. directed by Whitney Dow. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Funded by a tax on cannabis, Evanston, IL, earmarked $10 million to compensate descendants of enslaved Africans for 400 years of unpaid labor. Alderwoman Simmons leads her constituents through this historic campaign for reparations for the Black c...
Quick Facts
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Color Farm Media
- Feral Films
- Reversal Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Big Payback about?
Funded by a tax on cannabis, Evanston, IL, earmarked $10 million to compensate descendants of enslaved Africans for 400 years of unpaid labor. Alderwoman Simmons leads her constituents through this...
Who directed The Big Payback?
The Big Payback was directed by Whitney Dow.
How long is The Big Payback?
The Big Payback has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Big Payback released?
The Big Payback was released on June 11, 2022 in theaters.