Why Is We Americans?

2022 1h 41m
Documentary

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

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Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Hill

Self

 Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

Self

 Nina Simone

Nina Simone

Self

 Allen Ginsberg

Allen Ginsberg

Self (archive footage)

 Roxanne Shanté

Roxanne Shanté

Self

 Cory Booker

Cory Booker

Self

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