First Person Singular: John Hope Franklin (1997)

Overview:
Charles Kuralt takes an revealing look at the life and career of African-American historian John Hope Franklin in this profile of the Harvard-educated writer whose book From Slavery to Freedom spotlighted the role of blacks in building America. Though facing incredible obstacles, Franklin scaled the stone wall of racism to become a scholar and activist, helping Thurgood Marshall, Dr. Martin Luther King and others change a nation.

Release Date: 1997-01-01

Genre: Documentary

Duration: 90 minutes

Rating: ⭐ 10/10 (1 votes)

Actors: John Hope Franklin