ADAM CLAYTON POWELL, a civil rights leader, emerges as a flamboyant and influential figure in America's 30s, 40s, and 50s. The documentary, narrated by Julian Bond, showcases Powell's life, from his rise as a pastor to his political climb and eventual downfall. With rich archival footage and candid interviews, the film explores Powell's multiple marriages, taunting of the white establishment, desegregation of Congress, and controversy surrounding Martin Luther King, Jr. Masterfully directed by Richard Kilberg, this film delves into the nature of power, personality, and politics through the life of a flawed yet sublime hero.
Adam Clayton Powell
A biographical drama about a renowned American civil rights leader who shaped history in the mid-20th century.
