The Best of Enemies is a film based on a true story that takes place in Durham, North Carolina in 1971. The story follows the unlikely friendship that develops between Ann Atwater, a civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader.
The two are forced to work together on a committee to address the issue of school desegregation, and through their interactions, they begin to see each other as human beings rather than enemies.
As they work together, they both confront their own prejudices and biases, leading to a transformation in both of their beliefs.
The film explores themes of racism, forgiveness, and the power of empathy to bridge divides. It is a powerful and moving story that challenges viewers to reconsider their own preconceptions and biases.
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The Best of Enemies
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Blue Bayou
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Hand Clapping Song
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Cissy Strut
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Knock Three Times
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A Whiff of Perfume
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Werner Tautz:
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Queen Bitch
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Grandma's Hands
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Something's Got a Hold On Me
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James Cleveland:
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We'll Meet Again
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Hurdy Gurdy Man
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Tired of Being Alone
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Al Green:
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Preach
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Opening
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Marcelo Zarvos:
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Voting Begins
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Endangered Species
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Flames
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Senate Selection
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Final Votes
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Marcelo Zarvos:
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Picking Sides
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Larry In Trouble
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White Hood
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Organize
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Marcelo Zarvos:
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Ann Goes To Murdock
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Gunfire at Night
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Exalted Cyclops
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Marcelo Zarvos:
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Empty Chair
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Marcelo Zarvos:
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The Debate
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Marcelo Zarvos:
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Coward
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Marcelo Zarvos:
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Klan Visit
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The Best of Enemies
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