The Rachel Divide

"The Rachel Divide" is a 2018 documentary that delves into the controversy surrounding Rachel Dolezal, a white woman who claimed to be black and rose to prominence as president of her local NAACP chapter in Spokane, Washington. Through intimate portraits and candid interviews, director Laura Brownson examines what led up to Dolezal's downfall from being a respected university instructor and activist to becoming a figure of public infamy. The documentary sheds light on the complexities of identity, family dynamics, and the power games between mothers and children that ultimately contributed to Dolezal's scandal.