(First Person Singular: John Hope Franklin)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

90 minutes

Year:

1997

Directors:

Dick Young

Actors:

Himself

Crews:

Director

Producer