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Always in Season

Season 21 Episode 11 | 1h 25m 45s | WETA Passport

Always in Season follows the tragedy of African American teenager Lennon Lacy, who in August 2014, was found hanging from a swing set in North Carolina. His death was ruled a suicide, but Lennon’s mother and family believe he was lynched. The film chronicles her quest to learn the truth and takes a closer look at the lingering impact of more than a century of lynching African Americans.

Aired: 07/05/20 | Expires: 02/24/23 | Rating: NR

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Extras From This Episode

• "He Had too Much to Live For" | Always in Season

  Clip: S21 Ep11 | 1m 42s

• "Like a Lynching" | Always in Season

  Clip: S21 Ep11 | 2m 20s

• Trailer | Always in Season

  Preview: S21 Ep11 | 30s

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