From the directing duo behind powerful documentaries RBG and Julia comes a film highlighting one of the most influential figures in American 20th century history.
A pioneering attorney, activist, priest and dedicated memoirist, Pauli Murray shaped landmark litigation—and consciousness— around race and gender equity. Both Pauli’s personal path and tireless advocacy foreshadowed some of the most politically consequential issues of our time. Told largely in Pauli’s own words, My Name Is Pauli Murray is a candid recounting of that unique and extraordinary journey.
Reviews
"Shines a light on a brilliant and uncompromising firebrand who paved the way for generations to come." – The Observer
"Delivers a lively, revelatory litany of all the things Murray got right first, in a career that was driven by equal parts intellectual curiosity and call to service." – The Washington Post
As part of our See Change initiative, we strive to showcase the work of women and non-binary individuals and their behind-the-scenes involvement in a production.
This film was written and directed by Julie Cohen and Betsy West, produced and written by Talleah Bridges McMahon, produced by Patricia Bell-Scott, Dana DiCarlo, Peggy Drexler, Claudia Lopez, Elise Pearlstein, Eve Plank, and Diane Weyermann, with cinematography by Claudia Raschke.
