Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect
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Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect traces Marshall’s life and career from his birth in Baltimore in 1908, through his years at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Lincoln University and Howard University School of Law, and on to his groundbreaking career as a lawyer championing civil rights. After launching his legal career in Baltimore in 1935, Marshall went on to win 29 of the 32 cases he argued before the U.S. Supreme Court , most notably the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case in 1954, which ended racial segregation in public schools. In 1967 he was appointed to the Supreme Court, where he served until his retirement in 1991.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-09
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexis Aggrey
- Original Score
- Derrick Hodge
- Original Title
- Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Maryland Public Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexis Aggrey
Derrick Hodge
Cliff Charles
Kimberly Brown
Alexis Aggrey, Stanley Nelson, Travis Mitchell
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Alexis Aggrey
Director
Alexis Aggrey
Producer
Kimberly Brown
Editor
Cliff Charles
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What is Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect about?
Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect traces Marshall’s life and career from his birth in Baltimore in 1908, through his years at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Lincoln University and Howard University School of Law, and on to his groundbreaking career as a lawyer championing civil rights. After launching his legal career in Baltimore in 1935, Marshall went on to win 29 of the 32 cases he argued before the U.S. Supreme Court , most notably the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case in 1954, which ended racial segregation in public schools. In 1967 he was appointed to the Supreme Court, where he served until his retirement in 1991.
Who directed Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect?
Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect was directed by Alexis Aggrey.
Who stars in Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect?
The principal cast of Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect includes Thurgood Marshall, Sherrilyn Ifill, Sheryll D. Cashin, Wil Haywood, Gilbert King.
When was Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect released and how long is it?
Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect was composed by Derrick Hodge.