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American Santa

Black Lives • 24m

Directed by Avi Zev Weider • Documentary • 2023 • 24 minutes

Black Santas are local heroes, spreading joy and love to children and families at a bustling mall during the Christmas season. But even during this special time, the ugly shadow of bigotry falls on the season’s true spirit.

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african-american, america, american santa, christmas, doc, documentary, expository, new day films, ovid, race, racism, social issues, sociss, united states

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