Frontline S4 E19 - Assault on Affirmative Action

Frontline

Frontline S4 E19 - Assault on Affirmative Action
Mar 10, 2026 55 min Documentary Movies
6.8

The Supreme Court ruled against a Memphis firefighter who successfully fought for an affirmative action plan for the hiring of fellow firefighters in 1984. As a result, the Justice Department asked 50 cities to tighten their affirmative action policies. Correspondent George Curry examines the 20 year conflict over these policies and reveals the point of view of those whom it affects.

Creator David Fanning
Actor Will Lyman
Country United States of America
Production GBH