The Powerbroker: Whitney Young’s Fight for Civil Rights

Premiered February 18, 2013
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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.

The Filmmakers

Christine Khalafian & Taylor Hamilton

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Awards

2014 National Association of Social Workers

Media Award

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