I Was There (2022)

S1E9 Bloody Sunday

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.