Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History, The (1998)

This documentary ventures back to the days of the Reconstruction South and through the landmarks in Klan history to tell the complete story of the most famous hate group in America. Discover how the six original Klansmen came together and chose their name. See how the release of America's first blockbuster movie spurred a resurgence in the KKK and how they expanded their target to include Jews, Catholics and immigrants as well as blacks. Examine the tactics of Klan leaders like William Joseph Simmons and David Duke. And, finally, find out how the Klan has repeatedly battled back from the brink of extinction. Filled with rare and often disturbing footage as well as extensive interviews with, Klan experts, past and present members and reporters, this documentary presents a comprehensive history of the Ku Klux Klan.
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