King of Kings: The Search for Edward Jones – A Family Mystery Turned Cinematic Odyssey

Director Harriet Marin Jones uncovers the extraordinary story of her grandfather, a forgotten Black tycoon of 1930s Chicago, in a gripping new documentary.

Sep 09, 2025

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Director Harriet Marin Jones had no idea her grandfather led a life worthy of a Hollywood film. Born in Mississippi, Edward Jones rose to immense wealth and power during the 1930s in Chicago thanks t…

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