How to Sue the Klan is the story of how five Black women from Chattanooga used legal ingenuity to take on the Ku Klux Klan in a historic 1982 civil case, fighting to hold them accountable for their crimes and bring justice to their community. Their victory set a legal precedent that continues to inspire the ongoing fight against organized hate.
2026 /
WINNER
HOW TO SUE THE KLAN
Director & Producer: John Beder
12-year-old Tatheer embarks on a week-long Police boot camp for girls from a social housing estate in Copenhagen. Far from home, deep in the woods, she navigates grueling rituals, elusive social dynamics, and personal setbacks to find her place in this tender and revealing coming-of-age story.
2024 |
34
United States
Languages: English
AWARD:
Systemic Change Award (Sponsored by The Foundation for Systemic Change)
Type:
Short Documentary
Themes:
Conflict & Resolution, Creative Activism, Human Rights, Women
