Open Secret

Open Secret

Open Secret: Corruption and Collusion in a Cover-Up Culture

2025•1h 15m

Documentary

This riveting documentary investigates allegations of systemic racism and child sexual abuse in the New Hanover School District.

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KDC & Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Kerry David

Self

Angie Kahney

Self

Tim Kennedy

Tim Kennedy

Self

Clyde Edgerton

Self

Matthew Beaudreau

Self

Ben Schactman

Self

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