Unforgivable Blackness

Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson takes a look at the remarkable life of the early 20th century boxer. He enjoyed a life that few whites could even dream of and that most resented. His fame, fortune, history with white women, and reputation in the boxing ring started America?s search for the Great White Hope. Ken Burns joins us for the first of two interviews about his latest film. Join us on Monday, January 17 for the second half of the interview.