NOVA: Percy Julian - Forgotten Genius
by Llewellyn M. Smith
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Actor: Bobbie Patrick, Carmen Dillon, Donald Eatson, Pamela Lambert, Shawn AgardDirector: Llewellyn M. Smith
Brand: Wgbh Wholesale
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 112 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-03-06
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: PBS
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- His house was firebombed. He lost his job on the eve of the Depression. He took on powerful, entrenched interests in the scientific establishment and overcame countless obstacles to become a world-class chemist, a self-made millionaire, and a humanitarian. Yet despite his achievements, Percy Julian s story is largely unknown. The grandson of Alabama slaves, Julian broke the color barrier in Ame
DVD Reviews of NOVA: Percy Julian - Forgotten Genius
DVD Review: Dr. Julian Represented!
Summary: 4 Stars
It's very fascinating to me that this work was a NOVA project, rather than an American Experience one. I really wonder if PBS were trying to get hardcore scientists to think about history, race, and other matters they might not usually explore.
I disagree somewhat with the title. Yes, more people may have heard of George Washington Carver, however, Dr. Julian is not "forgotten." There's an important high school in Chicago named after him. He also has a US postal stamp made in his honor. My guess is that he's beloved in Black scientific circles.
Too often, many (mis)conclude that "the Emancipation Proclamation solved everything for Blacks" or "the Civil Rights movement corrected any other leftover matters for them." This work provides numerous examples of anti-Black racism. Just as Sandra Day O'Connor was not given legal jobs after finishing at the top of her law class, Dr. Julian was constantly rejected from graduate programs. Just as Harvard recently disrespected Dr. Cornel West, Harvard prevented Dr. Julian from finishing his Ph.D. there. Just as Malcolm X's teacher told him he couldn't dream to be a professional, white scientists told Dr. Julian he should be more than satisfied that he had an undergraduate degree. I love how this work demonstrated that racism continually caused problems for this talented brother.
On the other hand, I don't think non-Blacks will be "threatened" by this work. As. Dr. Julian faced much institutional racism, he also had several white allies that aided him. The fact here reminded me of Thomas and Dr. Blaylock, Jesse Owens and Lutz Lung, or even the interracial buddies of "Brian's Song." I also loved seeing that Dr. Julian lifted as he climbed. He seems to have hired and encouraged numerous female and non-white scientists younger than him.
I struggle with the length of the work. This could have been one hour, rather than two, if it weren't for all the acting and monologues. I suppose the fluff was added to lure in everyday viewers and scientists that dislike other subjects. As a person who doesn't care for science, there was much talk of chemistry for which I could not care less. However, since that field is where he earned his fame, it's logical that they went deep into that topic.
This was a strong work, perfect for Black History Month. It's length may prohibit school classes from seeing it in one class period. Still, for those who haven't heard of this genius and his struggles, it will be quite inspiring.
Description of NOVA: Percy Julian - Forgotten Genius
His house was firebombed. He lost his job on the eve of the Depression. He took on powerful, entrenched interests in the scientific establishment and overcame countless obstacles to become a world-class chemist, a self-made millionaire, and a humanitarian. Yet despite his achievements, Percy Julian?s story is largely unknown.The grandson of Alabama slaves, Julian broke the color barrier in American science more than a decade before Jackie Robinson did in baseball. A brilliant innovator, he discovered a way to turn soybeans into synthetic steroids on an industrial scale, helping to make drugs like cortisone available to millions.
InForgotten Genius, a special two-hour presentation starring Tony-award winning actor Ruben Santiago-Hudson, NOVA brings Julian?s scientific breakthroughs and gripping biography to life, with vivid period reenactments based on newly opened family archives and interviews with dozens of colleagues and relatives.
Special DVD features include: materials and activities for educators; a link to the NOVA Web site; scene selections; closed captions; and described video for the visually impaired.
On one DVD5 disc. Region coding: All regions. Audio: Dolby stereo. Screen format: Letterboxed.
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