Talladega Days

Dr. Houston Brummit, now 83, tells a gripping visual story about the life of his grandfather, Dr. William H. Brummit. This compelling story is not only insightful and entertaining but also historical in the context of life at the turn of the twentieth century for African Americans. Dr. William H. Brummit, abducted by the KKK was forced to leave Talladega, Alabama where he lived an esteemed and prestigious life as a surgeon. Through the oral history of family members and associates, the author weaves a clear understanding how racism affected even the elite and educated African Americans during Jim Crow.