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Racism: A History

Season 1 Episode 2: Fatal Impacts

The next episode delves into the disturbing history of scientific racism, examining its progression from discredited 19th-century practices to the dangerous ideologies of eugenics and the Nazi notion of a superior race, featuring some jarring and uncomfortable scenes.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Colour of Money

1. The Colour of Money

Aired: Mar 21, 2007

The next episode delves into the complex connections between Europe, Africa, ...

Episode 2 Fatal Impacts

2. Fatal Impacts

Aired: Mar 28, 2007

The next episode delves into the disturbing history of scientific racism, exa...

Episode 3 A Savage Legacy

3. A Savage Legacy

Aired: Apr 4, 2007

The season finale delves into the traumatic consequences of racism in the 20t...

Main Cast

Sophie OkonedoNarrator (voice)

Creators

Paul Tickell

Paul TickellDirector

Info about Racism: A History

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Four

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary