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D.W. Griffith alongside his long-time cinematographer, Billy Bitzer.

Airs Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Eau Claire, Wisc. on Nov. 1, 2016.

KKK Paper Endorses Trump; Campaign Calls Outlet 'Repulsive'

The support of racists and white nationalists has been a campaign-long problem for Trump. Former KKK leader David Duke has repeatedly and enthusiastically backed the Republican nominee.

Two young black men pass Ku Klux Klan marchers in downtown Salisbury, August 1964.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Klansville, U.S.A.

Airs Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

President Trump makes a statement on the violence this past weekend in Charlottesville, Va., at the White House on Monday.

Trump Calls Out KKK, White Supremacists After Charlottesville: 'Racism Is Evil'

Almost 48 hours after violence engulfed Charlottesville, Va., President Trump called out white nationalist groups by name. He had been criticized for not doing so in his initial remarks on Saturday.

People receive first aid after a car ran into a crowd of protesters in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday. The car struck the silver vehicle pictured, sending marchers into the air.

Events Surrounding White Nationalist Rally In Virginia Turn Fatal

One woman died when a car plowed into marchers, and Virginia State Police said two people were killed when a helicopter crashed near Charlottesville. Dozens were injured in the day's violence.

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Sen. Jeff Sessions R-Ala. for the job of attorney general.

Trump's Pick For Attorney General Known For Hard-line Immigration Stance

Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions is President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the nation's top law enforcement officer. Sessions' anti-immigrant views and past allegations of racism are sure to draw scrutiny.

Paul Ryan Rebukes Donald Trump Over David Duke Endorsement

Any candidate who wants to be the Republican nominee "must reject any group or any cause that is built on bigotry. This party does not prey on people's prejudices," House Speaker Ryan said Tuesday.

Dawn Poole and her husband have to regularly document their family finances to make sure their nine children, who all have complex health conditions, continue to qualify for Medicaid.

In Texas, People With Fluctuating Incomes Risk Being Cut Off From Medicaid

Families with income that varies from month to month can find it hard to maintain enrollment in Texas' Medicaid program. The question is whether the program trims waste or creates more red tape.

In Texas, People With Fluctuating Incomes Risk Being Cut Off From Medicaid

Families with income that varies from month to month can find it hard to maintain enrollment in Texas' Medicaid program. The question is whether the program trims waste or creates more red tape.

W. Kamau Bell performs at Vulture Festival Comedy Night in New York City in 2014.

W. Kamau Bell's 'Awkward Thoughts' On Racism And Black Comedy

Feeling out of place is a fact of life for Bell, who describes himself as a "black and proud ... mama's boy." He celebrates his outsider status in the new memoir The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell.

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