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The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History (1998): Cast

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The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History is a 1998 documentary directed by Bill Brummel, starring D. Paul Thomas as Narrator (Voice). It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Bill Brummel
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History About?

The premise of The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History without spoilers.

Tracing the Ku Klux Klan from its 1866 birth to its reduced yet vocal presence today, the documentary examines how the organization adapted during the Civil Rights Movement, affirmative‑action debates and other milestones. It features insights from historian David Chambers, author Craig Wade, and rare inside perspectives from former Grand Dragon Edward Foster and Imperial Wizard Jeff Bary.

The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History Themes & Keywords

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  • hate
  • american culture
  • ku klux klan
  • racist
  • racism
  • race relations
  • racial tension
  • civil rights
  • nazism
  • homophobia
  • fascism
  • anti semitism
+15 more
  • reconstruction
  • burning cross
  • cross
  • civil rights movement
  • christianity
  • lynching
  • hypocrisy
  • archive footage
  • violence
  • terrorism
  • white supremacy
  • religion
  • bigotry
  • scandal
  • secret society
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Cast & crew

The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History Cast & Characters

D. Paul Thomas plays Narrator (Voice) in The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History. Directed by Bill Brummel.

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The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History?

The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History released?

The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History was released on January 9, 1998.

Who directed The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History?

The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History was directed by Bill Brummel.

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Who is in the cast of The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History?

The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History stars D. Paul Thomas as Narrator (Voice).

Does The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History have a post-credit scene?

No. The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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