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51. Agreed. Directed by Spike Lee and filmed at the US-Mexico border

Thu Jul 3, 2025, 06:04 PM

Jul 3

They also did an updated version in 2020 with lyrics referencing the George Floyd murder. Very powerful as well.

How many killings must one man watch in his home
'Till he sees the price on the tag?
8 measured minutes and 46 seconds,
Another boy in the bag
Another stain on the flag

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