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Reconstruction: America After the Civil War (2019): Cast

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Reconstruction: America After the Civil War is a 2019 documentary directed by Julia Marchesi, starring Henry Louis Gates, Jr.. It runs 3 hours 40 minutes.

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Reconstruction: America After the Civil War (2019) movie poster
Runtime
3h 40m (220 min)
Director
Julia Marchesi
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Reconstruction: America After the Civil War About?

The premise of Reconstruction: America After the Civil War without spoilers.

Explore the transformative years after the American Civil War, when the nation grappled with profound loss, widespread devastation, and sweeping social change. Over the twelve‑year Reconstruction period (1865‑1877), a seismic shift reshaped the meaning and structure of American democracy. Political strife over rights further shaped the era.

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Cast & crew

Reconstruction: America After the Civil War Cast

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. stars in Reconstruction: America After the Civil War. Directed by Julia Marchesi.

From the director

More from Julia Marchesi

More films directed by Julia Marchesi: Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches and Mae West: Dirty Blonde.

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Reconstruction: America After the Civil War FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Reconstruction: America After the Civil War, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Reconstruction: America After the Civil War?

Reconstruction: America After the Civil War runs 3 hours 40 minutes (220 minutes).

Who directed Reconstruction: America After the Civil War?

Reconstruction: America After the Civil War was directed by Julia Marchesi.

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Who is in the cast of Reconstruction: America After the Civil War?

Reconstruction: America After the Civil War stars Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Does Reconstruction: America After the Civil War have a post-credit scene?

No. Reconstruction: America After the Civil War has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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