In the 1960s,  the FBI amassed almost 2,000 documents in an investigation into one of America's most celebrated minds. The subject of this inquiry was a writer named James Baldwin, one of the best-selling Black authors in the world at the time. What made him loom so large in the imaginations of both the public and the authorities? Christina Greer explores the life and works of James Baldwin. [Directed by Gibbons Studio, narrated by Christina Greer, music by Anatole Studio].

Christina Greer: Notes of a native son: the world according to James Baldwin

Notes of a native son: the world according to James Baldwin

James Baldwin's early life in Harlem and the conflict with the Church's views on race and sexuality shaped his prolific writing.

James Baldwin's 'The Fire Next Time' portrays racial strife, claiming racism harms all, weaving a social fabric of shared history.

Baldwin, a prolific voice in civil rights, rejected labels, challenged both Black activists and white leaders, fostering vital dialogues.