Ranked #4 of 7 in Season 36•+0.1 vs season avg
American Coup: Wilmington 1898 tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city — the only successful coup d’état in the history of the US. Stoking fears of “Negro Rule,” self-described white supremacists used intimidation and
Artemis Fannin
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Brad Lichtenstein
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Yoruba Richen
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Michelle Chang
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Brad Lichtenstein
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Yoruba Richen
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Peter Miller
Writer
Brad Lichtenstein
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Yoruba Richen
Director
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"American Coup: Wilmington 1898" is episode 7 of American Experience season 36. It scored 7.4/10 from 113 votes, ranking #4 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Brad Lichtenstein, Yoruba Richen and written by Brad Lichtenstein, Yoruba Richen, Peter Miller, it aired on November 12, 2024.
