The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling | 1. Plotted In Darkness

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The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling | 2. Burn The Witch

As "Harry Potter" becomes an international phenomenon, it coincides with the culture wars of the 1990s. In the backlash from Christians across America, author J.K. Rowling is accused of mainstreaming witchcraft and poisoning children’s minds. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, ...  Show more

The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling | 3. A New Pyre

The early days of the internet collide with the feverish fandom of “Harry Potter,” and a sprawling, global community emerges. But the hopefulness of this new technology brings with it the darker impulses of human nature. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Rope ...  Show more

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