Drama
United States of America
Thurgood is a biographical one-man show that portrays the life and career of Thurgood Marshall, America's first African American Supreme Court Justice. The play spans Marshall's life from his childhood in Baltimore, Maryland, to his early education, career in law, and eventual appointment to the Supreme Court.
Through a series of stories and reenactments, Fishburne, as Thurgood Marshall, recounts some of the most significant legal battles of the Civil Rights Movement, including the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case in 1954, which desegregated public schools across the United States.
The play also explores Marshall's personal life, including his relationships with his wife, family, and other influential figures in the Civil Rights Movement. Thurgood presents an intimate glimpse into the extraordinary life of one of America's most influential legal minds, exploring his triumphs and failures, his struggles, and his inspiration to future generations of lawyers and advocates for social justice.
