In a gripping courtroom confrontation, Isaac Woodard comes face to face with his attacker, revealing a miscarriage of justice that will shake the foundations of American racism. Discover President Harry Truman's stunning transformation from a man shaped by Southern prejudices to a bold champion of civil rights, as powerful testimonies and behind-the-scenes revelations culminate in a groundbreaking moment that will forever alter the landscape of racial justice in America.Learn more about <a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/mccarthy/#film_description">American Experience </a>Follow the show on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/americanexperiencepbs?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://x.com/AmExperiencePBS">X</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmericanExperiencePBS">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.threads.net/@americanexperiencepbs">Threads</a>------------------------------Credits: Lead Producer: Devin Maverick RobinsAssociate Producer: Meiqian HeScriptwriter: Andrew NewmanStory Editor: Galen BebeeEditorial Advisor: John BredarSound Designer: Jack PombriantNarrator and Executive Producer: Cameo George

Bonus episode: How Isaac Woodard's Case Changed America

American Experience Presents brings the storytelling power of TV's most-watched history series to your ears, exploring how individual stories illuminate pivotal moments in American history.Season 1 features three transformative 20th century figures: Joseph McCarthy, whose anti-communist crusade terrorized 1950s America; media mogul William Randolph Hearst, who shaped public opinion for decades; and Sgt. Isaac Woodard, the WWII veteran whose brutal assault sparked a civil rights awakening.Season 2 shifts to the veteran experience with American Veteran: Unforgettable Stories. This 8-part series features direct testimony from veterans across generations from a Coast Guard gunner's mate at Omaha Beach to an Army cook who became the first Black American woman POW in Iraq. Each episode centers on one veteran's story, creating an intimate portrait of military service and sacrifice.Follow the show on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube.