New York Times expands '1619 Project' to film despite acknowledged errors and persistent criticism

The New York Times is expanding on its “1619 Project,” which inverted American history and drew withering criticism over accuracy from historians across the political spectrum.

The New York Times said Tuesday it would be adapted into a number of television series and films, in partnership with Oprah Winfrey and Hollywood studio Lionsgate. That despite criticism of the project, conceived of by New York Times journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, particularly over the claim that protecting the institution of slavery was a major reason the colonies rebelled against British rule.