My Name Is Pauli Murray (2021)

Name: My Name Is Pauli Murray
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Patricia Bell-Scott, Dolores Chandler, Brittney Cooper, Sonia Pressman Fuentes, Ruth Bader Ginsburg

1h 31m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Pauli Murray remains an unsung hero in the realms of law and civil rights, whose groundbreaking ideas shaped the paths of both Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Thurgood Marshall. This documentary showcases previously unseen footage and recordings, painting a vivid picture of Murray's remarkable life as a non-binary Black figure. As a lawyer, activist, poet, and priest, Murray's profound influence on gender equality and civil rights continues to resonate today, revealing a legacy that demands recognition and appreciation.

Cast

Patricia Bell-Scott Dolores Chandler Brittney Cooper Sonia Pressman Fuentes Ruth Bader Ginsburg Tina Lu Marghretta McBean Ernest R. Myers Mary Norris Eleanor Holmes Norton Rosalind Rosenberg Karen Rouse Ross Reggie Sapp Inez Smith Reid Chase Strangio