Archive · 30 Sep 2025
MSNBC Acquires Rachel Maddow's Andrew Young Documentary
MSNBC is releasing a new documentary about Andrew Young, a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement and a close aide to Martin Luther King Jr. The film, produced by Rachel Maddow, will show Young's work during this time.
The documentary will show how he helped shape the movement.
It will also cover his later work as a politician and UN Ambassador.
The documentary's goal is to shed light on the "dirty work" that made progress possible.
MSNBC acquired the documentary 'Andrew Young: The Dirty Work'.
The film is about Civil Rights leader Andrew Young.
Rachel Maddow is the executive producer.
The documentary will air on October 17th.
The documentary reflects on the Civil Rights Movement and Young's life.
- Who
- MSNBC, Rachel Maddow, Andrew Young
- What
- MSNBC acquired Rachel Maddow’s documentary, Andrew Young: The Dirty Work.
- When
- The documentary will air on October 17, following a special edition of The Rachel Maddow Show.
- Where
- MSNBC
- Why
- To showcase the story of Civil Rights leader Andrew Young.
- Documentary Title
- Andrew Young: The Dirty Work
- Subject
- Civil Rights Leader Andrew Young
- Director
- Matt Kay
- Executive Producer
- Rachel Maddow
- Airing Date
- October 17 on MSNBC