Passion for Justice, A: Hazel Brannon Smith Story
Passion for Justice, A: Hazel Brannon Smith Story
| Air Date | Rating | Share | Against the Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 17, 1994 | 11.1 | 18 | 3 |
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- Season: 1993-94
- Network: ABC
- Genre: Drama
- Category: Movies
- Subject Matter: Biography, True Story, Woman Against The System, Period Piece, Historical Piece
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Plot Synopsis
In 1950's Mississippi, liberal newspaper editor Hazel Brannon Smith begins publishing articles attacking racism in her hometown. Going up against the bigoted sheriff and local segregationists she becomes a target for violence and intimidation. Her crusading determination and hard hitting journalism ultimately win her the Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing in 1964, the first woman to be so honored.
Crew
- Edgar J. Scherick - Executive Producer
- David Brooks - Executive Producer
- James Keach - Executive Producer
- Jane Seymour - Executive Producer
- Mitch Engel - Producer
- James Keach - Director
- Rama Laurie Stagner - Writer
Production Company:
- David Brooks Prods. IAW Catfish Prods., Saban/Scherick Prods & Proctor & Gamble Prods.
Production Type:
- Independent
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