The documentary “Silence in Sikeston” by Cara Anthony explores the history of racial violence in Sikeston, Missouri, from the lynching of Cleo Wright in 1942 to the police shooting of Denzel Taylor in 2020. The film delves into the trauma and racism faced by the community, as well as resilience and healing. Despite the attention Wright’s lynching initially received, both cases were largely forgotten over time. The documentary aims to break the silence surrounding these events and shed light on the impact of racial violence on the community. The film is accompanied by a limited-series podcast and articles.
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Watch: New Documentary Film Explores a Lynching and a Police Killing 78 Years Apart
