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When Kings Reigned

A historical documentary about men who lived on the Kansas River during reconstruction.

Aired 02/05/2020

KTWU Special Programs

When Kings Reigned

Special | 33m 38s

A historical documentary about men who lived on the Kansas River during reconstruction.

Five years after the war ends, Jake Washington appears on the scene, building a cabin just below the dam on the river. His presence helps to rebuild commerce in the area, provide assistance during floods, and retrieve/rescue drowning victims until he, Abe Burns, and other men like them are caught in a trap of changing game laws that suddenly make them criminals.

Aired 02/05/2020

KTWU Special Programs is a local public television program presented by KTWU

KTWU Special Programs

When Kings Reigned

Special | 33m 38s

Five years after the war ends, Jake Washington appears on the scene, building a cabin just below the dam on the river. His presence helps to rebuild commerce in the area, provide assistance during floods, and retrieve/rescue drowning victims until he, Abe Burns, and other men like them are caught in a trap of changing game laws that suddenly make them criminals.

Aired 02/05/2020

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KTWU Special Programs is a local public television program presented by KTWU

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