Why Is We Americans?

1h 41m
Documentary
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The story focuses on Newark's Baraka family and its involvement in social activism, poetry, music, art and politics.

Cast

Lauryn Hill
Self
Maya Angelou
Self
Nina Simone
Self
Allen Ginsberg
Self (archive footage)
Roxanne Shanté
Self
Cory Booker
Self

Crew

Ayana Stafford-Morris
Director
Udi Aloni
Director, Producer
Lauryn Hill
Producer
Oren Moverman
Producer

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