EPISODE

6. The Color of Truth - August 8, 1955

In the life of Jesse Tyler, an aging black chauffeur, Sam must face discrimination in the South while trying to prevent the death of an elderly white woman. Actions motivated by his own belief in equality cause violent reactions, as Sam tries to convince one of the pillars of the community to change her views on racism and the futility of trying to change a society for the better. Leap Details: Jessie Tyler, August 8, 1955, Red Dog, Alabama