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Vernon Jordan: Make It Plain

Vernon Jordan: Make It Plain

Season 1 Episode 1 | 55m 58s

Explore the life of Vernon Jordan, one of the most influential African American thought leaders. The film traces Jordan’s rise from modest origins to national renown as a distinguished, pioneering attorney, businessman and civil rights leader; and as an influential powerbroker and counselor to American presidents spanning the era from LBJ to Barack Obama.

Aired: 08/31/20 | Expires: 03/31/21
Major Funding for VERNON JORDAN: MAKE IT PLAIN was provided by the Ford Foundation and Ford Foundation/Just Films, and by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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Vernon Jordan: Make It Plain
Film Preview and Panel Discussion
A panel discussion on the life of Vernon Jordan.
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Vernon Jordan: Make It Plain Promo
Explore the life of one of the most influential African American thought leaders.
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Vernon Jordan: Make It Plain
A Civil Rights Leader | Vernon Jordan: Make It Plain
Jordan is one of the most influential African American thought leaders in America.
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Vernon Jordan: Make It Plain
Presidential Wall | Vernon Jordan: Make It Plain
Jordan shares iconic photos featuring himself with every past president since Johnson.
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