Inside Buffalo
Director Fred Kuwornu
Countries
Duration 60 min
Synopsis
Inside Buffalo uncovers the story of the 92nd division, an African-American segregated combat unit which fought in Italy during WWII. Nicknamed Buffalo Soldiers, these men fought two wars at the same time, one against the Nazis, the other against racial discrimination. The last living African-American soldier awarded the Medal of Honor in WWII, Vernon Baker, recounts vividly his war-time experiences and the heroism of his unit. Baker and fellow Buffalo Soldiers touchingly reveal how profound friendships were built with Italians they’d liberated from fascist rule. The U.S.’s first black president Barack Obama appears in the documentary as does his Democratic predecessor Bill Clinton. Inside Buffalo is a patchwork of stories that history almost forgot to tell. Until now
Inside Buffalo uncovers the story of the 92nd division, an African-American segregated combat unit which fought in Italy during WWII. Nicknamed Buffalo Soldiers, these men fought two wars at the same time, one against the Nazis, the other against racial discrimination. The last living African-American soldier awarded the Medal of Honor in WWII, Vernon Baker, recounts vividly his war-time experiences and the heroism of his unit. Baker and fellow Buffalo Soldiers touchingly reveal how profound friendships were built with Italians they’d liberated from fascist rule. The U.S.’s first black president Barack Obama appears in the documentary as does his Democratic predecessor Bill Clinton. Inside Buffalo is a patchwork of stories that history almost forgot to tell. Until now