Look Away, Look Away

Overview

The tragic murder of nine Black churchgoers in Charleston in 2015 ignites a national debate about the Confederate flag, prompting a clash in Mississippi over the fate of the last state flag featuring this contentious symbol. In Look Away, Look Away, director Patrick O'Connor presents a diverse group of activists engaged in a fierce five-year struggle to reshape the flag and confront the complexities of race, heritage, and lingering Civil War grievances. This documentary poignantly explores how these issues influence contemporary American identity and the ongoing fight for justice and representation.