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- ↑ Vlessing, Etan (October 26, 2020). "LeBron James, CNN Films Partner on Black Wall Street Documentary". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (May 11, 2021). "CNN Sets May Airdate For 'Dreamland: The Burning Of Black Wall Street' From LeBron James' SpringHill – Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 30, 2021.