A black and white photo of nine people posing.

A photograph of The Atlanta Nine, the team whose work brought the Olympics to Atlanta

Credit: The Games in Black & White

Next week, a new documentary explores the friendship between Andrew Young and Billy Payne and how Atlanta won the 1996 Summer Olympics. Take a look at what’s coming up! 

The Art of Social Justice - Monday, July 28 at 10 PM

In this new documentary, Carlton Mackey, co-director of Emory’s Arts and Social Justice Program, reflects on how artists translate the longings of people’s hearts. Featuring artist fellows Umi IMAN, Jasmine Nicole Williams, and Kacie Luaders alongside faculty fellows Adam Mirza, T. Lang, Lydia Fort, Dr. Anna Yaffee and Dr. Jay Shah, the film explores how collaboration at the intersection of art and justice can spark transformation.

VOCES: Slumlord Millionaire - Monday, July 28 at 11 PM

Rents have gone up an average of 30% in the past five years in the United States – as of April 2024, the average rent in Manhattan was almost $5,000 a month. Some landlords are eager to get rid of long-term tenants and use various tactics, including cutting off heat and gas, refusing to make repairs, and ignoring vermin infestations. This film profiles a group of determined residents and dedicated nonprofit attorneys fighting corrupt landlords for the fundamental human right to a home.

The Games in Black & White - Tuesday, July 29 at 8 PM

An inspirational story centered around the inspirational friendship of icons Andrew Young and Billy Payne—the most successful Black and White partnership in the American South during the Civil Rights era.

FRONTLINE - Remaking the Middle East: Israel vs. Iran - Tuesday, July 29 at 10 PM

FRONTLINE looks at how Israel ended up fighting wars in Gaza and Iran - and the U.S. role, Benjamin Netanyahu’s long campaign to defeat Iran, the conflict with the Palestinians and his difficult relations with the U.S. over peace and Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Next week, a new documentary explores the friendship between Andrew Young and Billy Payne and how Atlanta won the 1996 Summer Olympics.