The Rachel Divide
“Who does she think she is?”
Rachel Dolezal became infamous when she was unmasked as a white woman passing for black so thoroughly that she had become the head of her local N.A.A.C.P. chapter. This portrait cuts through the very public controversy to reveal Dolezal’s motivations.
Where to watch The Rachel Divide in United States
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Where is The Rachel Divide streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Rachel Divide
The Rachel Divide is a 2018 English-language documentary film directed by Laura Brownson. The cast is led by Rachel Dolezal, Franklin Moore, Izaiah Dolezal. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Rachel Divide was produced in United States of America. It was released on April 23, 2018.
- Director
- Laura Brownson
- Writers
- Laura Brownson, Jeff Gilbert
- Release date
- April 23, 2018
- OTT release
- April 27, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
The Rachel Divide cast & crew
The Rachel Divide was directed by Laura Brownson and written by Laura Brownson and Jeff Gilbert.
The cast features Rachel Dolezal as Herself, Franklin Moore as Himself, Izaiah Dolezal as Himself, Esther Dolezal as Herself, Jeff Humphries as Himself, and Shawn Vestal as Himself.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Roger Ross Williams.
Is The Rachel Divide worth watching?
The Rachel Divide holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 54 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Rachel Divide is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Rachel Divide
In United States, you can stream The Rachel Divide on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on April 27, 2018.
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Cast of The Rachel Divide
Rachel Dolezal
Herself
Franklin Moore
Himself
Izaiah Dolezal
Himself
Esther Dolezal
Herself
Jeff Humphries
Himself
Shawn Vestal
Himself
Kitara Johnson
Herself
Latoya Brackett
Herself
The Rachel Divide — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Rachel Divide in United States?
The Rachel Divide is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Rachel Divide on Netflix?
Yes — The Rachel Divide is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Rachel Divide in?
The Rachel Divide is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Rachel Divide?
The Rachel Divide runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is The Rachel Divide rated?
It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 54 ratings.
▸When did The Rachel Divide release on OTT?
The Rachel Divide became available digitally on April 27, 2018.
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