Denied the opportunity to sing at Constitution Hall because of her race, Marian Anderson sang instead at the nearby Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday in 1939. In front of a crowd of more than 75,000, Marian’s beautiful contralto voice filled the air—and gained her the level of recognition in the United States that she had already attained in Europe.
Approximate running time: 26 minutes
- Other part of the series:
- Marian Anderson: A Song of Dignity & Grace, Part II
Released in 2010
- Available for Purchase:
- Marian Anderson: A Song of Dignity & Grace, 2-Part DVD