The Root Recommends: 'Thurgood'

HBO will air Thurgood, a one-man show starring Laurence Fishburne as Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court justice.  Suggested Reading Everything You Need To Know About Fredi Washington, The Black Hollywood Star Who Refused To Pass As White 13 Disturbing Truths About Black Maternal Health They Don’t Want You to See Black Books We…

HBO will air Thurgood, a one-man show starring Laurence Fishburne as Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court justice. 

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Fishburne received glowing reviews — and a Tony nomination — for his instructive performance. HBO filmed the well-reviewed play at the Kennedy Center last spring after its short run on Broadway. Thurgood airs all month on HBO and is also available on HBO on Demand.

Previous recommendation: Marsha Ambrosius.

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