The 1988 murder of Ethiopian immigrant Mulugeta Seraw by neo-Nazi skinheads shocked Portland, but white supremacist violence had been roiling the city’s counterculture for years before the killing.
The film will be available to stream on OPB’s website, YouTube, the PBS app, and other video-streaming platforms starting Wednesday, Feb. 18. It will premiere on OPB TV Monday, March 30.
On May 4, 1978, President Jimmy Carter stayed overnight at the Portland home of Janet and Paul Olson. The event created big crowds, Secret Service activities and lasting memories of a relatable world leader.
