Downing of a Flag is a documentary that focuses on the Confederate Battle flag and its impact on the people, politics, and perceptions of the South. Through firsthand interviews featuring various perspectives and a wealth of historical footage, Downing of a Flag traces the symbol’s controversial relationship with South Carolina, exploring its true meaning and how an unspeakable tragedy served as the catalyst for its long-debated removal.

 

Together, we will watch hour one of the two-hour film and then be joined by an expert panel to discuss themes including the social and cultural context of the regional movement in the 1960s that led to the adopt of Confederate imagery on flags across the South, the significance of flags and symbols, and increasing radicalization in the United States.

 

Panelists

Dr. Lauren Bradshaw (Associate Professor, Social Studies Pedagogy, University of North Georgia)

Dr. Gordon Jones (Senior Military Historian and Curator, Atlanta History Center)

Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado (Assistant Professor, Africana Studies, Morehouse College)

Moderated by Karla Heath-Sands (WALB-TV)