A New PBS Documentary Lets Thurgood Marshall Speak—For Himself
“Thurgood Marshall: The First Justice” reconstructs the man behind the robes—his sharp legal mind, his unshakable faith in justice, and fierce determination to face a nation’s contradictions head-on.
A century might separate us from Thurgood Marshall’s most powerful courtroom moments, but a new PBS documentary brings his voice back into our living rooms—bold, articulate, and unfiltered.
“Thurgood Marshall: The First Justice” reconstructs the man behind the robes—his sharp legal mind, his unshakable faith in justice, and his fierce determination to face a nation’s contradictions head-on. Featuring rare archival audio and heartfelt reflections from civil rights elders, the film reminds us that the fight for justice is both personal and political.
Why It Matters Now
It’s a primer on how accountability begins—not with protests, but with precedent.
It shows us that change isn’t just remembered—it’s argued for, sometimes in whispered court filings and sometimes in roars that shift the arc of history.
In a moment when the courts are battlegrounds again, Marshall’s legacy is a map—and a challenge.
“We must conform our constitution to our culture.”
— Thurgood Marshall
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