Separate But Equal – Part Two (1991) | Thurgood Marshall’s Legal Triumph

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🎬 Saturday Afternoon Movie Showcase: Separate But Equal – Part Two (1991)

Continuing our feature, we present Part Two of Separate But Equal, the acclaimed 1991 miniseries dramatizing the historic Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education. This installment delves into the courtroom battles and behind-the-scenes efforts that led to the landmark decision declaring segregation in public schools unconstitutional. ￼

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🎥 Feature Presentation: Separate But Equal – Part Two (1991)

Directed by George Stevens Jr., Part Two focuses on the strategic legal arguments presented by Thurgood Marshall (portrayed by Sidney Poitier) and his team from the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. The narrative captures the intense deliberations among Supreme Court justices, particularly Chief Justice Earl Warren (played by Richard Kiley), as they strive for a unanimous verdict. The film culminates in the Court’s decision that “separate but equal” educational facilities are inherently unequal, effectively overturning the precedent set by Plessy v. Ferguson. ￼ ￼

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🎭 Cast & Crew
• Sidney Poitier as Thurgood Marshall
• Burt Lancaster as John W. Davis
• Richard Kiley as Chief Justice Earl Warren
• Cleavon Little as Robert L. Carter
• Gloria Foster as Mrs. Marshall
• John Coney – Director
• George Stevens Jr. – Writer
• Carl Davis – Music
• Nick Knowland – Cinematography
• John W. Wheeler – Editor ￼ ￼ ￼ ￼ ￼

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🏆 Accolades

Separate But Equal received critical acclaim, winning the Outstanding Miniseries award at the 1991 Emmy Awards. It garnered eight Emmy nominations and three Golden Globe nominations, highlighting its powerful storytelling and exceptional performances.

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