Kevin McLaughlin Interview on RIOT: From Rebellion to Redemption.
Airing on the PBS App on February 1 and on World Channel February 12, RIOT: From Rebellion to Redemption revisits one of the most pivotal and painful weeks in Newark, New Jersey’s history.
While 1967 is often remembered as the “Summer of Love,” Newark experienced five days of unrest that left 26 people dead, destroyed millions of dollars in property, and scarred the city for generations. This powerful documentary examines not only the uprising itself, but the long road toward healing and transformation that followed.
Through interviews with first responders, activists, and residents who lived through the events, the film explores:
• The root causes of the Newark rebellion
• The racial and political tensions of the late 1960s
• The long-term social and economic impact on the city
• The resilience of a community determined not to be defined by tragedy
In this conversation, director Kevin McLaughlin discusses the responsibility of telling this story with care, how the documentary balances history with lived experience, and why revisiting 1967 remains urgent today.
RIOT: From Rebellion to Redemption is more than a history lesson — it’s a reflection on accountability, memory, and the enduring fight for justice.
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