The Africas VS. America
5.0/5
Critic Rating
In 1985, police dropped a bomb in a Philadelphia neighborhood. Their target? A family of Black radicals known as ‘MOVE,’ who found themselves ensnared in a city — and nation’s — domestic war on Black Liberation. Over seven episodes, host Matthew Amha investigates the events that culminated in the MOVE bombing, and the long afterlife of a forgotten American tragedy.The Africas VS. America is nominated for a Webby! Vote for the series here.All episodes are available ad-free on the CBC True Crime Premium channel.
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Stephen O. • Podcast Delivery • Feb 6, 2023
"It starts with the repulsive discovery of what was being done with the Africas remains and takes hold of you once you hear those first few phrases. By exploring the viscous realities of institutional racism and the perpetual failings of law enforcement, The Africas VS. America adds perspective, commentary, and evidence to the recurring struggles of being Black in America. …"
