I Was There (2022)
S01E09 Bloody Sunday
Episode Overview
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.