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The Big Payback

20221h 28mMovieDocumentary

Funded by a tax on cannabis, Evanston, IL, earmarked $10 million to compensate descendants of enslaved Africans for 400 years of unpaid labor. Alderwoman Simmons leads her constituents through this historic campaign for reparations for the Black c...

DirectorsWhitney Dow·Erika Alexander
ProducersBen Arnon·Xan Parker

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Which OTT platform streams The Big Payback?

The Big Payback is streaming on PBS Documentaries in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Big Payback on Netflix?

No, The Big Payback is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries.

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The Big Payback is available on PBS Documentaries in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.