Forgotten Genius (2007)
Directed by Llewellyn M. Smith / Llewellyn Smith
Genres - Science & Technology |
Sub-Genres - Biography, Physical Sciences, Race & Ethnicity, Social History |
Run Time - 120 min. |
Countries - Canada |
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Synopsis
A profile of black chemist-inventor Percy Julian (1899-1975) who, despite his success, faced virulent racism in the early 20th century. Ruben Santiago-Hudson portrays Julian in dramatic reenactments. Narrated by Courtney B. Vance.
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African-American, bigotry, chemistry, Civil-Rights, devotion [dedication], inequality, master [expert], millionaire, pioneer, racism, scholar, scientific-research, scientist, segregation, steroids, unsung-heroes
