The Cost of Inheritance

Directed by Emmy^® nominee and Peabody Award winner Yoruba Richen, The Cost of Inheritance: An America ReFramed Special presents a nuanced view of the key issues, scope and rationale of the reparations debate from a number of perspectives. The film documents communities seeking to make amends for economic inequalities stemming from historic racial injustice with the aim to launch conversations about specific actions that aspire to close the racial wealth gap in America.

What people are saying:

"Just watched "The Cost of Inheritance" – WOW!  This gives me GREAT HOPE for the work we do."  Sharon M.

I just finished viewing the film. I was glad to have the option to pause, playback, and search the internet. It sure allowed me to discover even more. This documentary is first-rate, for sure. Now, I am thinking of more ways I may share the film and where I may incorporate it into allied functions.  Michael Z.

Great documentary! How many people can we get to watch it this year? For starters, maybe every church should show it and have a discussion group. I'll work on my church. Karen B.

Heartfelt congratulations on producing such an extraordinary, outstanding documentary, The Cost of Inheritance. After watching it in early November, I had the chance to experience it again, this time with my husband after it aired on Rocky Mountain PBS last night. It bears watching more than once to give time to process and let it sink in. So worthwhile. Thanks so much again, Lotte, to you and your team for your deep exploration and hard work on this important issue and for sharing it with us on our journeys, too.  Kathy D.

Self-Screenings Using the Community Discussion Guide

Groups, including faith communities and racial justice groups, are encouraged to screen the film and facilitate community discussions using the Community Discussion Guide. 

The Cost of Inheritance

Directed by Emmy^® nominee and Peabody Award winner Yoruba Richen, The Cost of Inheritance: An America ReFramed Special presents a nuanced view of the key issues, scope and rationale of the reparations debate from a number of perspectives. The film documents communities seeking to make amends for economic inequalities stemming from historic racial injustice with the aim to launch conversations about specific actions that aspire to close the racial wealth gap in America.

What people are saying:

"Just watched "The Cost of Inheritance" – WOW!  This gives me GREAT HOPE for the work we do."  Sharon M.

I just finished viewing the film. I was glad to have the option to pause, playback, and search the internet. It sure allowed me to discover even more. This documentary is first-rate, for sure. Now, I am thinking of more ways I may share the film and where I may incorporate it into allied functions.  Michael Z.

Great documentary! How many people can we get to watch it this year? For starters, maybe every church should show it and have a discussion group. I'll work on my church. Karen B.

Heartfelt congratulations on producing such an extraordinary, outstanding documentary, The Cost of Inheritance. After watching it in early November, I had the chance to experience it again, this time with my husband after it aired on Rocky Mountain PBS last night. It bears watching more than once to give time to process and let it sink in. So worthwhile. Thanks so much again, Lotte, to you and your team for your deep exploration and hard work on this important issue and for sharing it with us on our journeys, too.  Kathy D.

90-minute Film Screening & Q & A with R4S Team - online only

Ideal for organizations who wish to screen the film online with either a short panel discussion or a Q & A session afterward.  The 90-minute format is ideal for organizations exploring the movement for reparations and looking to understand both the underlying history as well as more personal elements of repair. 

If you'd like the R4S team to join you, contact us for pricing.

Sample Sessions:

Sessions can be customized to suit individual groups, and can include:

• • Opening comments and framing for the session
  • Film Introduction
  • Screening of The Cost of Inheritance
  • Panel discussion with host moderator
  • Closing comments/ call to action
  • Spoken word piece  

The Cost of Inheritance Documentary

Directed by Emmy^® nominee and Peabody Award winner Yoruba Richen, The Cost of Inheritance: An America ReFramed Special presents a nuanced view of the key issues, scope and rationale of the reparations debate from a number of perspectives. The film documents communities seeking to make amends for economic inequalities stemming from historic racial injustice with the aim to launch conversations about specific actions that aspire to close the racial wealth gap in America.

What people are saying:

"Just watched "The Cost of Inheritance" – WOW!  This gives me GREAT HOPE for the work we do."  Sharon M.

I just finished viewing the film. I was glad to have the option to pause, playback, and search the internet. It sure allowed me to discover even more. This documentary is first-rate, for sure. Now, I am thinking of more ways I may share the film and where I may incorporate it into allied functions.  Michael Z.

Great documentary! How many people can we get to watch it this year? For starters, maybe every church should show it and have a discussion group. I'll work on my church. Karen B.

Heartfelt congratulations on producing such an extraordinary, outstanding documentary, The Cost of Inheritance. After watching it in early November, I had the chance to experience it again, this time with my husband after it aired on Rocky Mountain PBS last night. It bears watching more than once to give time to process and let it sink in. So worthwhile. Thanks so much again, Lotte, to you and your team for your deep exploration and hard work on this important issue and for sharing it with us on our journeys, too.  Kathy D.

120-minute Film Screening & Q & A with R4S Team - online only.

Ideal for organizations who wish to screen the film with a short panel discussion, a Q & A session, and an audience scribing exercise online.  If you'd like the R4S team to join you, contact us for pricing.

Sample Sessions:

Sessions can be customized to suit individual groups, and can include:

• • Opening comments and framing for the session
  • Film Introduction
  • Screening of The Cost of Inheritance
  • Panel discussion with host moderator
  • Audience response / Q and A / Reverse Q & A
  • Presentation: Reparations & Community Narrative Change
  • Scribing exercise
  • Harvest of wisdom/weaving of common threads
  • Closing comments/ call to action
  • Spoken word piece  

The Cost of Inheritance Documentary

Directed by Emmy^® nominee and Peabody Award winner Yoruba Richen, The Cost of Inheritance: An America ReFramed Special presents a nuanced view of the key issues, scope and rationale of the reparations debate from a number of perspectives. The film documents communities seeking to make amends for economic inequalities stemming from historic racial injustice with the aim to launch conversations about specific actions that aspire to close the racial wealth gap in America.

What people are saying:

"Just watched "The Cost of Inheritance" – WOW!  This gives me GREAT HOPE for the work we do."  Sharon M.

I just finished viewing the film. I was glad to have the option to pause, playback, and search the internet. It sure allowed me to discover even more. This documentary is first-rate, for sure. Now, I am thinking of more ways I may share the film and where I may incorporate it into allied functions.  Michael Z.

Great documentary! How many people can we get to watch it this year? For starters, maybe every church should show it and have a discussion group. I'll work on my church. Karen B.

Heartfelt congratulations on producing such an extraordinary, outstanding documentary, The Cost of Inheritance. After watching it in early November, I had the chance to experience it again, this time with my husband after it aired on Rocky Mountain PBS last night. It bears watching more than once to give time to process and let it sink in. So worthwhile. Thanks so much again, Lotte, to you and your team for your deep exploration and hard work on this important issue and for sharing it with us on our journeys, too.  Kathy D.

150-minute Program with R4S Team - online or in person

Ideal for organizations who wish to screen the film with a short panel discussion, Q & A, introduction to the R4S portal with community grounding exercises - either online or in person.  If you'd like the R4S team to join you, contact us for pricing.

Sample Sessions:

Sessions can be customized to suit individual groups, and can include:

• • Opening comments and framing for the session
  • Community hope and grounding exercise
  • Screening of The Cost of Inheritance
  • Integration exercise
  • Panel discussion with host moderator
  • Audience response / Q and A / Reverse Q & A
  • The R4S portal: using our resources to deepen your commitment
  • Closing comments/ call to action
  • Harvest of hope/spoken word piece  

The Cost of Inheritance Documentary

Directed by Emmy^® nominee and Peabody Award winner Yoruba Richen, The Cost of Inheritance: An America ReFramed Special presents a nuanced view of the key issues, scope and rationale of the reparations debate from a number of perspectives. The film documents communities seeking to make amends for economic inequalities stemming from historic racial injustice with the aim to launch conversations about specific actions that aspire to close the racial wealth gap in America.

What people are saying:

"Just watched "The Cost of Inheritance" – WOW!  This gives me GREAT HOPE for the work we do."  Sharon M.

I just finished viewing the film. I was glad to have the option to pause, playback, and search the internet. It sure allowed me to discover even more. This documentary is first-rate, for sure. Now, I am thinking of more ways I may share the film and where I may incorporate it into allied functions.  Michael Z.

Great documentary! How many people can we get to watch it this year? For starters, maybe every church should show it and have a discussion group. I'll work on my church. Karen B.

Heartfelt congratulations on producing such an extraordinary, outstanding documentary, The Cost of Inheritance. After watching it in early November, I had the chance to experience it again, this time with my husband after it aired on Rocky Mountain PBS last night. It bears watching more than once to give time to process and let it sink in. So worthwhile. Thanks so much again, Lotte, to you and your team for your deep exploration and hard work on this important issue and for sharing it with us on our journeys, too.  Kathy D.

Half-Day Workshop with R4S Team - online or in person

Ideal for community groups wanting to deepen their connection to the reparations movement, the half-day workshop provides a deep dive into shared history, the source of the racial wealth gap, and pathways for individual engagement with plenty of discussion and exercises to facilitate a deepening understanding of both the movement for reparations and the rationale for engagement at the local and personal level. 

Sample Sessions:

Sessions can be customized to suit individual groups, and can include:

• • Opening comments and framing for the session
  • Community hope and grounding exercise
  • Screening of The Cost of Inheritance
  • Integration exercise
  • Panel discussion with host moderator
  • Audience response / Q and A / Reverse Q & A
  • Presentation: Reparations & Community Narrative Change
  • Scribing exercise
  • Breakout-groups - personal reflections
  • Harvest of wisdom/weaving of common threads
  • The R4S portal: using our resources to deepen your commitment
  • Q & A/community discussion
  • Summation/harvest of hope
  • Closing comments/ call to action
  • Spoken word piece  

Inquire for pricing