The Day That Shook Georgia | Official Trailer
Preview: Season 9 Episode 901 | 29sVideo has Closed Captions
In 1971, one of the worst industrial tragedies in U.S. history shook rural Georgia.
In 1971, one of the worst industrial tragedies in U.S. history shook rural Southeast Georgia. The victims were predominantly Black women, manufacturing trip flares for the Vietnam War. Over 50 years later, survivors and first responders shed new light on the bravery and sacrifice of that day, and a grassroots campaign seeks to award the victims with the Congressional Gold Medal.
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Support for Reel South is made possible by the ETV Endowment of South Carolina, National Endowment for the Arts, and Wyncote Foundation.
The Day That Shook Georgia | Official Trailer
Preview: Season 9 Episode 901 | 29sVideo has Closed Captions
In 1971, one of the worst industrial tragedies in U.S. history shook rural Southeast Georgia. The victims were predominantly Black women, manufacturing trip flares for the Vietnam War. Over 50 years later, survivors and first responders shed new light on the bravery and sacrifice of that day, and a grassroots campaign seeks to award the victims with the Congressional Gold Medal.
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- [Reporter] 29 died, twice that number burned.
Jacksonville responded to the call for help and sent two rescue units to the scene.
- [Speaker] They were helping the men fighting in Vietnam.
On that day, segregation died.
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Support for Reel South is made possible by the ETV Endowment of South Carolina, National Endowment for the Arts, and Wyncote Foundation.