Thurgood (TV 2011)

Director:

Michael Stevens

Writer:

George Stevens Jr.

Stars:

Laurence Fishburne

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 4 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Laurence Fishburne	...	Thurgood Marshall

Storyline

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 February 2011 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Eisenhower Theatre, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - 2700 F Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Stevens Company, The

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.72 (2012)

User Reviews

Shy of masterful

Even though absolutely correct and valid, I was expecting a preachy diatribe of race relations and political correctness. I expected to be preached to and I would be the choir.

But it was an engrossing and entertaining document of a man's life with the backdrop of early 20th century history. Although long, it never felt boring.

Less is more and was perfectly staged.

I'm on the fence with Fishburn's performance. Easily an 8 out of 10. I think a little push with nuance would have pushed it to a 9. But anyone who takes on this role and does what he did deserves praise.

(I was surprised that they left in when he addressed the latecomers to the audience. But it worked well.)