Did You Wonder Who Fired the Gun?

In 1946, my great-grandfather killed a black man named Bill Spann and faced no consequences.” This is the opening line of Travis Wilkerson’s highly praised documentary, DID YOU WONDER WHO FIRED THE GUN?, which embarks on a journey through the American South to reveal the truth behind this dreadful event and the societal norms that permitted it. As both narrator and guide, Wilkerson weaves a chilling and unusual narrative, blending scenes from TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, music by Janelle Monáe and Phil Ochs, and Rosa Parks’ investigation into the Recy Taylor case, along with his own family history, creating a compelling exploration of our shared past and its lingering impact on the present.