Synopsis

The narrative explores moments of profound challenge and quiet defiance: the groundbreaking work of scientist Percy Julian in the face of racial prejudice, Claudette Colvin's courageous refusal to relinquish her seat on a bus months before Rosa Parks's pivotal act, and the high-stakes boxing match between Joe Louis and German challenger Max Schmeling. The film features the voices of Jordan Peele, Terry Crews, and "Weird Al" Yankovic.