MSNBC Documentaries

The life and legacy of Rep. John Lewis is chronicled, including the path the congressman took to become an icon of the civil-rights movement and his journey to pave a new way for another generation to challenge the power of leaders.

The media tactics used by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights leaders are showcased, including insight into the media's influence in showcasing the injustices of the Jim Crow South and help in pushing for the end of segregation.