Plot Summary

The decades-long debate surrounding reparations is fraught, mired in racial tension and the semantics of restorative justice. While the national conversation remains stalled due to legislative inaction, communities across the country examine their histories and take it upon themselves to arrange their own form of reparations. This detailed investigation of restitution presents accounts of everyday people confronting the past and exploring the possibilities of wealth transfer.

Movie Details

Original Title
The Cost of Inheritance
Status
released
Original Language
en

Where to watch free (US)

Kanopy

Production Companies

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University of Michigan