The Powerbroker: Whitney Young's Fight for Civil Rights (2012)
Directed by Christine Khalafian / Taylor Hamilton
Sub-Genres - Biography, Social Issues |
Release Date - Jan 1, 2013 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 90 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Jeff Gemmill
A profile of Whitney Young, who led the National Urban League from 1961 until his death in 1971 at age 49. During those years, he played a pivotal role in expanding access to jobs, education, and housing for blacks, primarily by forging personal relationships with business and political leaders.
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activist, Black [race], business, race-relations