Downing of a Flag

How the Confederate flag impacts the people, politics and perceptions of South Carolina.

Downing of a Flag is a two-hour documentary film that uses firsthand interviews featuring various perspectives and a wealth of historical footage to examine the impact of the Confederate Battle flag on the people, politics and perceptions of South Carolina and beyond.

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