Theo Wilson journeys back to the charged atmosphere of the 1960s to witness the rise of Civil Rights leader John Lewis, who played a pivotal role in the historic march over the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Bloody Sunday. Wilson traces Lewis' path, starting from his early childhood protests to the dangers he faced as a civil rights symbol. The march itself, broadcasted nationally, became a turning point, showcasing how one courageous act could inspire significant change in the fight for justice.
Show
I Was There
Episode
S01E09
Air Date
Apr 18, 2022
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Hindenburg Disaster
S01E02
Johnstown: America's Deadliest Flood
S01E03
Chernobyl Disaster
S01E04
Salem Witch Trials
S01E05
The Death of Jesse James
S01E06
Killer in the White City
S01E07
Lincoln's Assassination
S01E08
Challenger Disaster
S01E09
Bloody Sunday
S01E10
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
S01E11
Oklahoma City Bombing
S01E12
Battle of Stalingad