The People v. The Klan

About The People v. The Klan

Released in 2021, The People v. The Klan is a riveting docuseries that revolves around a courageous black mother, Beulah Mae Donald, who takes on the Ku Klux Klan after her teenage son Michael, is brutally killed by them in Mobile, Alabama, in 1981. The series elaborates on the legal battle she fought, with the assistance of Southern Poverty Law Center's founder Morris Dees, to bring justice to her son.

Making / Production

The docuseries is produced by Blumhouse Television and is a part of the CNN Original Series. Benjamin Hedin was involved in creating and was also the executive producer for the riveting series that combined archival footage and interviews to present a detailed account of the case.

Actors

• Beulah Mae Donald - The brave mother who took on the KKK. Her role was portrayed through various interviews and archival footage.
• Michael Donald - The innocent victim of the brutal murder. His story was told through a combination of interviews and archival content.
• Morris Dees - The founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center who assisted in the legal battle. His role was brought to life through a mix of interviews and archival media.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Beulah Mae Donald’s lawsuit led to a landmark judgment wherein, for the first time in the history of the United States, a civil court held an organization (KKK) accountable for the actions of its members.
• The People v. The Klan sheds light on how the grassroots activism of African Americans led to the eventual dismantling of the United Klans of America.

Awards

As of now, the docuseries has not been awarded or nominated for any awards.

Quotes

• "Justice has to be served for everybody, not just for a chosen few." - Beulah Mae Donald
• "We're not asking for revenge, we're asking for justice." - Morris Dees

Music, Soundtrack

• Given the nature of the program as a docuseries, there is no specific soundtrack. However, the background score is carefully chosen to enhance the impact of the narrative.