Alabama Public Television hosted a premiere of the new documentary, “Shuttlesworth,” on Thursday. According to a press release, it “explores the life and legacy of an unrelenting freedom fighter who inspired liberation movements all over the world.”Hundreds of people punched the hottest ticket in town to get a look at the never-before-seen project. Producers were happy to bring this story to life, but some said this documentary is about recognizing everyone’s contributions to the fight for civil rights.“There’s plenty of unsung heroes,” Ruby Shuttlesworth Bester, Fred Shuttlesworth’s daughter, said. “They all took care of daddy.”Civil rights activist Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth’s daughters Carolyn and Ruby were involved in every step of production, but they hadn’t seen the documentary yet. They came all the way from Cincinnati for a front-row seat.“I’m really excited about this documentary,” Dr. Carolyn Shuttlesworth, Fred Shuttlesworth’s daughter, said.“It’s not in the history books,” Ruby said. “They only started talking about us because we started talking about ourselves. We have to tell our story, not somebody who heard about us.”Co-producers J. Wintson and T. Marie King said partnering with APTV allows this important story to be shared across America so everyone can see how Fred Shuttlesworth’s leadership was the change Birmingham needed.“If it was not for Fred Shuttlesworth being in Birmingham for 10 years working tirelessly and needling everybody and trying to make something happen and finally getting somewhere with it and getting Dr. King to come to town,” Winston said.He hopes this story inspires just one person to believe they can make a difference.“I know that’s a little cliché but it really was one person standing up and leading people,” Winston said. “If you believe in it and you fight hard enough for it, you make things happen–even in the most segregated city in America.”The Shuttlesworth family is proud this documentary cements the civil rights leader’s legacy.“It’s adding to the American story,” Dr. Carolyn said. “It’s editing the American story so we can understand the contributions of all people to this great American story.””Shuttlesworth” premieres on APTV and online on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 8 p.m. and will remain online for free on-demand streaming after its release.
Alabama Public Television hosted a premiere of the new documentary, “Shuttlesworth,” on Thursday.
According to a press release, it “explores the life and legacy of an unrelenting freedom fighter who inspired liberation movements all over the world.”
Hundreds of people punched the hottest ticket in town to get a look at the never-before-seen project. Producers were happy to bring this story to life, but some said this documentary is about recognizing everyone’s contributions to the fight for civil rights.
“There’s plenty of unsung heroes,” Ruby Shuttlesworth Bester, Fred Shuttlesworth’s daughter, said. “They all took care of daddy.”
Civil rights activist Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth’s daughters Carolyn and Ruby were involved in every step of production, but they hadn’t seen the documentary yet. They came all the way from Cincinnati for a front-row seat.
“I’m really excited about this documentary,” Dr. Carolyn Shuttlesworth, Fred Shuttlesworth’s daughter, said.
“It’s not in the history books,” Ruby said. “They only started talking about us because we started talking about ourselves. We have to tell our story, not somebody who heard about us.”
Co-producers J. Wintson and T. Marie King said partnering with APTV allows this important story to be shared across America so everyone can see how Fred Shuttlesworth’s leadership was the change Birmingham needed.
“If it was not for Fred Shuttlesworth being in Birmingham for 10 years working tirelessly and needling everybody and trying to make something happen and finally getting somewhere with it and getting Dr. King to come to town,” Winston said.
He hopes this story inspires just one person to believe they can make a difference.
“I know that’s a little cliché but it really was one person standing up and leading people,” Winston said. “If you believe in it and you fight hard enough for it, you make things happen–even in the most segregated city in America.”
The Shuttlesworth family is proud this documentary cements the civil rights leader’s legacy.
“It’s adding to the American story,” Dr. Carolyn said. “It’s editing the American story so we can understand the contributions of all people to this great American story.”
“Shuttlesworth” premieres on APTV and online on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 8 p.m. and will remain online for free on-demand streaming after its release.
