Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story
2020, English.
"Backs Against The Wall: The Howard Thurman Story" explores the extraordinary life and legacy of one of the most important religious figures of the 20th century, Howard Thurman. Born the grandson of slaves, Thurman became a "spiritual foundation" for the Civil Rights Movement, inspiring many of its leaders including Martin Luther King, Jr, Jesse Jackson and Congressman John Lewis.
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- 0h 56m
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Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story is streaming on PBS and Aspire TV in India.
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- 1 February 2020
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Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story is streaming on PBS and Aspire TV in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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