To Be Somebody

Many Americans, struggling to survive the Great Depression, were determined to help build a better America through direct action in the courts, in the Congress and in everyday life. At a time when lynchings, segregation, and anti-semitism were commonplace, black heavy-weight champion, Joe Louis became a symbol of national strength. In very different ways Louis and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt challenged America to live up to its promise of justice and opportunity for people of every race and faith.

Directing

Stephen Stept · Director

Writing

Stephen Stept · Writer

Production

Stephen Stept · Producer

Camera

Chuck Levey · Director of Photography

Kevin O'Brien · Director of Photography

Rick Malkames · Director of Photography

Robert Shepard · Director of Photography

Editing

Marian Hunter · Editor