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As a little girl growing up in the South, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland witnessed the ugly realities of segregation and racism firsthand and vowed to one day do something about it.

By the time she was 19 years old, Joan had already participated in over three dozen sit-ins and protests when she was put on death row in Mississippi's notorious Parchman Penitientiary after joining the Freedom Rides...but that was just the beginning of an incredible, true story that has captivated millions around the world.

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Loki Mulholland, An Ordinary Hero is an empowering tribute to the human spirit that is sure to inspire people of all ages to do what is right even when it isn't easy. Widescreen.