The Powerbroker: Whitney Young’s Fight for Civil Rights

Premiered February 18, 2013

Directed by

Christine Khalafian and Taylor Hamilton

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About the Documentary

Whitney Young was one of the most powerful, controversial, and largely forgotten leaders of the civil rights movement, who took the fight directly to the powerful white elite, gaining allies in business and government, including three presidents.

Awards

  • 2014 National Association of Social Workers

    Media Award