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W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause

Explore the life and enduring legacy of the eminent Black scholar and civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois. Born five years after the Emancipation Proclamation and passing away on the eve of the March on Washington in 1963, his activist legacy continues to resonate today.

Director(s)

Rita Coburn Whack

Cast & Crew

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Self

Courtney B. Vance

Courtney B. Vance

Self

Common

Common

Self

W.E.B. Du Bois

W.E.B. Du Bois

Self (archival footage)

Rita Coburn Whack

Rita Coburn Whack

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Details

GenresDocumentary, History
Runtime1h 52 mins
Released on19 May 2026
Languageen
Produced InUnited States of America
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W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause | Official Trailer | American Masters | PBS

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