Thurgood Marshall leaves Federal Court in Birmingham, Alabama, on February 29, 1956.

Thurgood Marshall leaves Federal Court in Birmingham, Alabama, on February 29, 1956.

Credit: Library of Congress

Next week, see an intimate and timely portrait of a man who reshaped American democracy, follow the extraordinary lives of big cats and much more. Take a look at what’s coming up!  

The Dream Whisperer - Monday, September 8 at 10 PM 

In the midst of segregation, the all-Black Tennessee A&I Tigers made history by winning three straight national championships. Captain Dick Barnett fought to secure recognition for his team. In 2019, their induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame marked the victory of his persistence. Discover their triumph over adversity and Barnett's relentless effort to preserve their legacy.

POV: The Age of Water - Monday, September 8 at 11 PM 

When three children die of leukemia in a rural Mexican town, two mothers and a scientist discover radioactivity in the water, sparking backlash and denial. Their fight for justice reveals the personal cost of exposing hidden environmental threats.

Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect - Tuesday, September 9 at 10 PM

Explore the life and legacy of the nation’s first African American Supreme Court justice. The film follows Justice Marshall, known as “Mr. Civil Rights,” from his legal career with the NAACP to his 1967 appointment to the nation’s highest court.

Big Cats 24/7: Season 2 - Wednesday, September 10 at 8 PM

Return to Botswana’s Okavango Delta to follow the extraordinary lives of lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Filming day and night in the heart of the wilderness, an elite team of filmmakers reveals new insights from the secret world of wild big cats.

Sacred Planet with Gulnaz Khan - Wednesday, September 10 at 10 PM

Examine the impact of climate change on sacred places around the world with journalist Gulnaz Khan. Meet faith leaders drawing on ancient wisdom and spiritual resilience to confront the crisis with hope and action in this powerful four-part series.