Adam Clayton Powell (1989)

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Released:
1989-12-01

Overview:
Handsome, passionate, and an electrifying speaker, Adam Clayton Powell rose from being the son of a Harlem preacher to being a powerful 12-term Congressman--but his many accomplishments have been forgotten in the wake of the self-indulgence, arrogance, and demagoguery that dominated Powell's later years.

Director:
Richard Kilberg

Runtime:
0h 54min

Genre:
Documentary

  • Cast:
  • Adam Clayton Powell Jr.
    as
    Self (archive footage)
  • Shirley Chisholm
    as
    Self