St. Louis Superman
Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special
Bruce Franks Jr., a 34-year-old Ferguson activist and battle rapper who was elected to the overwhelmingly white and Republican Missouri House of Representatives, must overcome both personal trauma and political obstacles to pass a bill critical for his community.
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Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special
“Inspiring”
– The New York Times
“Heartbreaking, triumphant and deeply inspiring”
– Forbes
“A deeply moving profile”
– Rogerebert.com
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"St. Louis Superman"
Bruce Franks Jr., a 34-year-old Ferguson activist and battle rapper who was elected to the overwhelmingly white and Republican Missouri House of Representatives, must overcome both personal trauma and political obstacles to pass a bill critical for his community.