Why Is We Americans?

The story focuses on Newark's Baraka family and its involvement in social activism, poetry, music, art and politics.

• Ayana Stafford-MorrisDirector
• Udi AloniDirector

• Lauryn HillSelf
• Maya AngelouSelf
• Nina SimoneSelf
• Allen GinsbergSelf (archive footage)
• Roxanne ShantéSelf
• Cory BookerSelf