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    First Person Singular: John Hope Franklin

    90'

    1997-01-01

    10

    Documentary

    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.

    DirectingDick Young

    Cast

    1

    Himself

    John Hope Franklin

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Vote Count: 1
      2. Popularity: 0.5064
      3. Status: Released
      4. Original title:First Person Singular: John Hope Franklin

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