Historical documentary: 'The Right to Vote'
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This documentary explores the long and controversial history of America's decisions about who gets to vote. From freed slaves to women's suffrage to the Voting Rights Act of the 60's and voter ID today.
"The Right to Vote" was produced by David Freudberg for the Humankind series with WGBH and WFMT.
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