Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect
Sep 09, 2025 · 55m
Director
Alexis AggreyOverview
Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect traces Marshall’s life and career from his birth in Baltimore in 1908, through his years at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Lincoln University and Howard University School of Law, and on to his groundbreaking career as a lawyer championing civil rights. After launching his legal career in Baltimore in 1935, Marshall went on to win 29 of the 32 cases he argued before the U.S. Supreme Court , most notably the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case in 1954, which ended racial segregation in public schools. In 1967 he was appointed to the Supreme Court, where he served until his retirement in 1991.
Cast of Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect
Crew of Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect
Alexis AggreyDirector, Producer
Stanley NelsonExecutive Producer- Travis MitchellExecutive Producer
- Cliff CharlesDirector of Photography
- Kimberly BrownEditor
- Troy MosleySupervising Producer
- Reginald William ButlerAnimation
- Stacey AmonProduction Manager
- Derrick HodgeMusic
- Jazziel BaezAssociate Producer
- Desree McCrawAssociate Producer
- Nick SjostromSound Mixer
About Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect
What is Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect about?
Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect traces Marshall’s life and career from his birth in Baltimore in 1908, through his years at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Lincoln University and Howard University School of Law, and on to his groundbreaking career as a lawyer championing civil rights. After launching his legal career in Baltimore in 1935, Marshall went on to win 29 of…
When was Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect released?
Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect was released on September 9, 2025.
Where can I watch Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect?
Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect is streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect?
Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect runs 55 minutes.
Who directed Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect?
Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect was directed by Alexis Aggrey.
Who is in the cast of Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect?
The cast of Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect includes Thurgood Marshall (Self (archival footage)), Sherrilyn Ifill (Self), Sheryll D. Cashin (Self), Wil Haywood (Self) and Gilbert King (Self).
Is Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect on Netflix?
No, Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel instead.