video i Season 14
#1404 - Original Airdate: Fri, July 17, 2009 at 11pm
SOUL OF JUSTICE: THELTON HENDERSON'S AMERICAN JOURNEY (Dir. Abby Ginzberg.)
A timely and unforgettable story about one person's commitment to integrity and human rights, and his profound influence on the American judicial system. Award-winning director Abby Ginzberg's riveting and thought-provoking film transports viewers through the inspiring life and work of one of the first African-American federal judges in the US and chronicles the impact of his decisions on the lives of millions. For more about this film, go to www.soulofjustice.org.
Filmmaker Bio
Abby Ginzberg has been producing and directing award-winning documentary films since 1983. Her work has focused on character-driven stories, racial and gender discrimination and social justice issues, and has been shown in film/video festivals and broadcast on public television networks nationally and internationally.
Ginzberg's interest in justice and her efforts to shine a spotlight on important legal themes stems from having started her career as an attorney. After practicing law for 10 years, she switched careers and has produced over 30 films. She has captured the stories of trailblazing women and minority judges and has made more than 10 films about discrimination in the legal profession. For more about Abby Ginzberg, go to www.socialactionmedia.org.
