From the 1860s to the 1920s, dozens of towns and counties across America violently expelled entire African American communities, forcing thousands of black families to flee their homes. A century later, these towns remain mostly white. BANISHED tells the story of three of these communities and their black descendents, who return to learn shocking histories. <br /><br />BANISHED premieres Tuesday, February 19 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Terrence Howard, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide. <br /><br />Visit the Web site for more: <a class="link" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/banished/">http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/banished/</a>
