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![Soul of Justice: Thelton Henderson's American Journey](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/2005Call Number: V 235Format: DVDProducers: Abbey GinzbergCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
A timely and unforgettable story about one person’s commitment to integrity and human rights and his profound influence on the American judicial system. Riveting and thought-provoking film transports viewers through the inspiring life and work of one of the first African-American federal judges in the United States and chronicles the impact of his decisions on the lives of millions
As the first black attorney in the Civil Rights Division of the Kennedy Justice Department in the 1960’s, Henderson, fresh out of law school, confronted the intricate challenges of being a black man in authority within the largely all-white world of the American legal system. With rare and powerful archival footage SOUL OF JUSTICE offers viewers an intimate window into the world of the young lawyer as he grapples with tough choices, including the decision to loan a car to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a crucial act which which ultimately cost him his job.
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