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“ACORN AND THE FIRESTORM”

A new Independent Lens documentary explores the rise and fall ACORN, America’s controversial community organizing group that sought to empower marginalized communities. “ACORN and the Firestorm” goes beyond the 24-hour news cycle and cuts to the heart of real people affected by the scandal. We have a preview.

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