Daryl likes to meet and befriend members of the ku klux klan something few black men can say. It allows him to do what we should never ask any other africanamerican to do. The activist lab is a series of workshops that explore various forms of activism and advocacy to create social change. Accidental courtesy documentary in 2016, the documentary film, accidental courtesy. Musician daryl davis befriends white supremacists in the ku klux klan. Davis, spencer crittenden, matt ornstein, brandon johnson, steve agee, and steve levy. In accidental courtesy, daryls journey takes him across the country, from dc to california, arkansas, tennessee, missouri and alabama, from old friends who have left the klan, to friends still active in the organization, including a current imperial wizard of the kkk. On todays episode of so to speak, we travel to maryland to meet davis, who is a professional musician by trade and the subject of a recently released pbs documentary called accidental courtesy. In accidental courtesy, daryl takes the viewer on a journey from the steps of the lincoln memorial to memphis, from alabama to ferguson, missouri, as he recounts the entwined history of black. With the spectre of white nationalism once again rearing its ugly head in the guise of the socalled altright, matthew ornsteins profile of the musician, author, actor and lecturer daryl davis, accidental courtesy. Though primarily known as an accomplished musician who has performed all over the world with legends like chuck berry and little richard, in his spare time he.
Meet africanamerican musician daryl davis, who has a peculiar passion meeting and befriending members of the ku klux klan in an attempt to change their. Follow us on a trip across the landscape of contemporary america as we sit in on interviews between daryl and kkk and neo. Accidental courtesy premieres on pbss independent lens on monday, february, 2017. He also has an unusual hobby, particularly for a middle aged black man.
Accidental courtesy is a timely, thoughtprovoking look inside race relations in our country today, said. While the premise seems so obvious it couldnt possibly work, daviss strategy entails listening to the other side, even befriending members of the other side. He is the subject of the 2016 documentary accidental courtesy. As a musician, he has played with legends like chuck berry and little richard, but in his spare time he likes to meet and befriend members of the ku klux klan.
Daryl davis on inner revolutionary radio thursday, may 4, 2017. On this episode, we speak with daryl davis, accomplished musician, and author. In our profile of davis, we take a deeper dive into his curious pastime of befriending members of the kkk and explore how open dialogue and debate. In accidental courtesy, daryl s journey takes him to across the country, from dc to california, arkansas, tennessee, missouri and alabama, from old friends who have left the klan, to friends still active in the organization, including a current imperial wizard of the kkk. Daryl davis, race, and america we are living in a time of shocking hatred and intolerance. Klandestine relationships and the award winning documentary accidental courtesy. Visit the accidental courtesy page on independent lens, which features more information about the film. Accidental courtesy daryl davis, race, and america director matt oriensteins award wining documentary about daryl davis a black blues musician who has befriended many kkk. Accidental courtesy is gentle persuasion for bigots the. Prior to his speaking engagement on campus, a documentary about daviss work, accidental courtesy, will be. Musician daryl davis has played all over the world with legends like chuck berry and little richard. Daryl davis is an africanamerican musician who ends up confronting and sometimes befriending members of the kkk and other white nationalist groups. The festival trailer for the awardwinning documentary feature about daryl davis, a black musician who befriends members of the kkk and other white supremacists in search of the answer to his.
In an age of digital disconnection, daryls method is rooted in personal. Daryl likes to meet and befriend members of the ku klux klan. Following daryl davis in his lifelong quest to quash racism by befriending racists, matt ornsteins accidental courtesy offers not just a case study. A new documentary called accidental courtesy tells daviss fascinating story.
When not displaying his musical chops, daryl likes to meet and befriend members of the ku klux klan. In his off hours, daryl likes to meet and befriend members of the ku klux klan something few black men can say. Davis, kenneth nwadike, michael wood jr daryl davis is an accomplished musician who was played all over the world. Is it best to engage in conversation and try to change hearts and minds, or to simply work to defeat them. Daryl davis is an accomplished musician who has played all over the world with various legends. Participants are exposed to different activists as well as nonviolent strategies and tactics for effective action, coalition building, and selfcare. When many of these people eventually leave the klan. Accidental courtesy filmmaker matt ornstein talks about musician daryl daviss journey to find racial conciliation with current and former kkk members. Hes played all over the world with legends like chuck berry and little richard, but its what daryl does in his free time that sets him apart. Though primarily known as an accomplished musician who has performed all over the world. Daviss talk is titled klan we talk and will be presented in evans library room 204e, p. He follows davis as he makes friends with members of the kkk and other white supremacy groups in a documentary titled accidental courtesy. I imagine that you know what happened at middlebury college last month.
The film, directed and produced by matt ornstein, showed davis interacting with kkk members and white aryans, and provided contrasting views of his activities from members of the southern poverty law center and black lives matter. He says his outreach has spurred 200 kkk members to leave the group. The documentary follows africanamerican musician and selfappointed race ambassador daryl davis as he befriends members of the ku klux klan and other white supremacist groups. Meet africanamerican musician daryl davis, who has a peculiar passion meeting and befriending. Davis the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 38 min, and received a score of 63 out of 100 on. Accidental courtesy film about daryl davis meeting kkk. Daryl is the recipient of numerous awards for his music and work in race relations and is often seen and heard on cable and network television and. M atthew ornsteins accidental courtesy aims straight at the heart of the postelection debate over how to deal with the racist groups emboldened by donald trumps victory. Accidental courtesy will be available for online viewing on the site beginning february 14, 2017. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. Matt made one of 2016s most fascinating, complex portraits, accidental courtesy. Paste magazine a provocative look at the conversation about race in america. This episode of sup doc is sponsored by guidedoc george visits the home of the filmmaker matt ornstein in silver lake.
Race, hate, and the undercover investigations of a lifetime. Daryl davis is an africanamerican who has befriended kkk members and through these friendships they have had a change of heart and left the. Accidental courtesy star daryl davis to discuss race. Daryl davis is an accomplished musician who has played all over the world with legends like jerry lee lewis and chuck berry. Charles murray a semifamous, blandly mainstream political social philosopher. Daryl davis on inner revolutionary radio thursday, may 4. Accidental courtesy festival trailer musician daryl davis has played all over the world with legends like chuck berry and little richard. Musician daryl davis has played all over the world with legends like chuck berry and little richard, but he has an unusual hobby. Accidental courtesy film about daryl davis meeting kkk members.
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