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African American civil rights workers Biography African Americans Civil rights History 20th century Civil rights movements United States History 20th century Hoover, J. Edgar (John Edgar) 1895-1972 Intelligence service United States History 20th century Jr King, Martin Luther 1929-1968 Nonviolence Thurman, Howard 1900-1981 United States Race relations History 20th century United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation.Filter By Subjects
African American civil rights workers Biography African Americans Civil rights History 20th century Civil rights movements United States History 20th century Hoover, J. Edgar (John Edgar) 1895-1972 Intelligence service United States History 20th century Jr King, Martin Luther 1929-1968 Nonviolence Thurman, Howard 1900-1981 United States Race relations History 20th century United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation.Summary: "Backs Against The Wall: The Howard Thurman Story explores the extraordinary life and legacy of one of the most important religious figures of the 20th century. Born the grandson of slaves, Thurman became a "spiritual foundation" for the Civil Rights Movement, inspiring many of its leaders including Martin Luther King, Jr, Jesse Jackson and Congressman John Lewis. In the mid-1930s, Thurman was...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC BACSummary: Based on newly declassified files, Sam Pollard's resonant film explores the US government's surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: IFC Films 2022