Why Is We Americans? (2022)

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

Cast (6)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Lauryn Hill

Self

Maya Angelou

Self

Nina Simone

Self

Allen Ginsberg

Self (archive footage)

Roxanne Shanté

Self

Cory Booker

Self

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