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LaLee's Kin: The Legacy of Cotton 2001

In the Mississippi Delta, where the echoes of slavery and sharecropping still linger, LaLee Wallace fights to preserve her heritage against crushing poverty. Her story intertwines with Reggie Barnes', superintendent of West Tallahatchie School System, as they confront the painful legacy of the past and strive for a brighter future.

In the Mississippi Delta, where the echoes of slavery and sharecropping still linger, LaLee Wallace fights to preserve her heritage against crushing poverty. Her story intertwines with Reggie Barnes', superintendent of West Tallahatchie School System, as they confront the painful legacy of the past and strive for a brighter future.

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78

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IMDb

7.6 /10

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Awards & Nominations for LaLee's Kin: The Legacy of Cotton

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74th Academy Awards 2002

Nomination

Documentary (Feature)

17th Independent Spirit Awards 2002

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Best Documentary Feature

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