American Reckoning

This feature-length documentary from FRONTLINE and Retro Report presents a historical account of Black opposition to racist violence during a pivotal era in American history. By examining the little-known armed resistance group, the Deacons for Defense and Justice, the film highlights their role in the civil rights movement.

Alongside this focus, "American Reckoning" details the Jackson family's decades-long pursuit of justice in response to the unresolved murder case. The intertwining narratives reveal the ongoing impact of these historical events on contemporary discussions about race and justice in the United States.