Amanpour and Company

April 8, 2021

Donald De Lucca and Laura Coates discuss the ongoing trial of Derek Chauvin. Regina King and Kemp Powers discuss their new movie "“One Night in Miami…” Tax law professor Dorothy A. Brown talks about the racism present in tax policy.

Dorothy Brown: “The System Is Designed For White Wealth"

18m 30s

Dorothy A. Brown is a law professor and nationally recognized scholar in tax policy. She chose her field because she believed it was free from racism. She soon discovered how wrong she was. Her new book, "The Whiteness of Wealth: How the Tax System Impoverishes Black Americans and How We Can Fix It," draws on decades of research and personal histories, as she explains to Michel Martin.

Previews + Extras

  • Regina King and Kemp Powers on "One Night in Miami...": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Regina King and Kemp Powers on "One Night in Miami..."

    S2021 E3202 - 2m 52s

    The film "One Night in Miami…" is a fictional reimagining of an historic night. In 1964, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke and Jim Brown gathered in a Miami hotel room to celebrate the world heavyweight victory of Cassius Clay, soon to be known as Muhammad Ali. The film is the feature directorial debut of Oscar-winning actor Regina King. She joins the show alongside screenwriter Kemp Powers.

  • Experts Discuss and React to Derek Chauvin Trial: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Experts Discuss and React to Derek Chauvin Trial

    S2021 E3202 - 2m 32s

    For many, the outcome of the trial of Derek Chauvin is a litmus test for racial justice and policing in America. Christiane discusses the stakes with former police chief Donald De Lucca and former federal prosecutor Laura Coates.

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