Rise Again: Tulsa and the Red Summer is a 2021 American documentary television film, directed and produced by Dawn Porter. It follows journalist DeNeen Brown who investigates the Tulsa race massacre in the search for mass graves, and new insights.

It was released on June 18, 2021, by National Geographic.

Synopsis

Journalist DeNeen Brown investigates the Tulsa race massacre, searching for mass graves and new insights into the Red Summer.

Production

In February 2021, it was announced Dawn Porter would direct and produce a documentary film revolving around the Tulsa race massacre, with National Geographic Documentary Films producing and distributing.[1]

Release

It was released on June 18, 2021, by National Geographic.[2][3]

Reception

Critical response

Rise Again: Tulsa and the Red Summer received positive reviews from film critics. It holds a 100% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 10 reviews, with a weighted average of 8.00/10.[4]

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2022 Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards Best Broadcast or Cable Documentary TV Movie Rise Again: Tulsa and the Red Summer Nominated [5]

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