Agent Cody Banks
To his family and friends, Cody Banks (Frankie Muniz) is a typical teen - he loves to skateboard, hates math, and feel...
How does a nation confront the truth of its own foundation? This powerful documentary, directed by Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler, centers on the profound and personal lecture of lawyer and educator Jeffery Robinson. Framed around his illuminating talk, the film weaves a searing historical tapestry, tracing the direct line from the arrival of the first enslaved Africans to the enduring legacy of systemic racism that shapes America today. Robinson is joined by voices like Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, and Tiffany Crutcher, twin sister of Terence Crutcher, whose testimonies ground this sweeping chronicle in urgent, contemporary reality. As it juxtaposes archival footage with present-day injustices, the film challenges viewers to move beyond myth and grapple with the uncomfortable truths embedded in law, culture, and everyday life. More than a history lesson, it is a compelling call to acknowledge who we have been in order to decide who we aspire to become.