Race: The Power of an Illusion
Episode 1: "The Difference Between Us"
- dir. Christine Herbes-Sommers
- prod. Christine Herbes-Sommers
- edit. Chuck Scott, Andrea Williams
Episode 2: "The Story We Tell"
- dir. Tracy Heather Strain
- prod. Tracy Heather Strain
- edit. Randall MacLowry, Cob Carlson
Episode 3: "The House We Live In"
- dir. Llewellyn M. Smith
- prod. Llewellyn M. Smith
- edit. Bernice Schneider
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Music by Claudio Ragazzi
RACE: THE POWER OF AN ILLUSION
2003 | Documentary
Race: The Power of an Illusion is a groundbreaking three-part documentary series that challenges widely held beliefs about the concept of race. The series examines the historical, scientific, and social constructs of race, revealing it as a cultural myth rather than a biological reality.
The episodes explore how science has debunked the idea of race as a genetic determinant, the historical development of racial categories in the United States, and how these constructs have been used to justify inequality. By linking race to privilege and systemic structures, the series prompts viewers to reconsider the impact of race on society and to question assumptions about identity and difference.