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Scottsboro: An American Tragedy

7.620001h 30mMovieDocumentary

A look at the infamous "Scottsboro Boys" case that occurred in Alabama in 1931, in which nine young black men were arrested, tried and quickly convicted in the rape of two white women, despite overwhelming evidence that showed their…

DirectorBarak Goodman
ProducersMargaret Drain·Barak Goodman

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Scottsboro: An American Tragedy is streaming on PBS Documentaries and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Scottsboro: An American Tragedy is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and Kanopy.

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Scottsboro: An American Tragedy is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.