| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | April 30, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | April 30, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/30/new-documentary-offers-fresh-look-civil-rights-icon-web-du-bois |
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Peabody and Emmy Award-winning producer Rita Coburn is offering a fresh way to
look back on the legacy of civil rights pioneer and sociologist W.E.B. Du Bois.
In her new documentary, [ “W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause,” ][1] Coburn set
out to explore parts of Du Bois’ story she felt had been neg...