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Wilder: An American First (2006)
TV Special | 57 min | Documentary

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Wilder: An American First (2006)

TV Special | 57 min | Documentary

In January 1990, Lawrence Douglas Wilder, the grandson of slaves, stood poised to become the governor of Virginia. That he was America's first elected African-American governor made this an historic victory. That it happened in Virginia - ...See moreIn January 1990, Lawrence Douglas Wilder, the grandson of slaves, stood poised to become the governor of Virginia. That he was America's first elected African-American governor made this an historic victory. That it happened in Virginia - home of the capital of the Confederacy - made it truly remarkable. Watch the fascinating story of this skilled legislator, lawyer and politician. Written by Anonymous See less

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34 cast members

Name	Known for
Blair Underwood Narrator Narrator See fewer	Deep Impact (1998)
Warren Fiske Self - Richmond Bureau Chief for the Virginia-Pilot Self - Richmond Bureau Chief for the Virginia-Pilot See fewer	A Perfect Candidate (1996)
Douglas Wilder Self - Former Governor of Virginia (as L. Douglas Wilder) Self - Former Governor of Virginia (as L. Douglas Wilder) See fewer	A Perfect Candidate (1996)
Bill Cosby Self - Actor / Comedian (as William H. Cosby Jr.) Self - Actor / Comedian (as William H. Cosby Jr.) See fewer	The Cosby Show (1984)
Don Baker Self - Former Washington Post Reporter Self - Former Washington Post Reporter See fewer	Wilder: An American First (2006)
Agnes Nicholson Self - Wilder's Sister Self - Wilder's Sister See fewer	Wilder: An American First (2006)
Vonita Foster Self - U.S. National Slave Museum Director Self - U.S. National Slave Museum Director See fewer	Wilder: An American First (2006)
Mary Frances Berry Self - Former Chair of U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Self - Former Chair of U.S. Commission on Civil Rights See fewer	The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (2022)
Margaret Edds Self - Virginia-Pilot Editorial Writer Self - Virginia-Pilot Editorial Writer See fewer	PBS News Weekend (2013)
Gerald A. Foster Self - Author Self - Author See fewer	Wilder: An American First (2006)
Larry Sabato Self - University of Virginia Center for Politics Director (as Larry J. Sabato) Self - University of Virginia Center for Politics Director (as Larry J. Sabato) See fewer	Common Grounds? (2021)
Jay Shropshire Self - Former Clerk of the Virginia Senate Self - Former Clerk of the Virginia Senate See fewer	Wilder: An American First (2006)
Ray L. Garland Self - Former Virginia State Senator Self - Former Virginia State Senator See fewer	Wilder: An American First (2006)
Dwayne Yancey Self - Roanoke Times Reporter Self - Roanoke Times Reporter See fewer	Wilder: An American First (2006)
Larry Wilder Self - Wilder's Son Self - Wilder's Son See fewer	Wilder: An American First (2006)
Mary Sue Terry Self - Virginia Attorney General 1986-2003 (archive footage) Self - Virginia Attorney General 1986-2003 (archive footage) See fewer
Daniel G. LeBlanc Self - Virginal AFL-CIO President Self - Virginal AFL-CIO President See fewer	Wilder: An American First (2006)
Gerald L. Baliles Self - Virginia Governor 1986-1990 (archive footage) Self - Virginia Governor 1986-1990 (archive footage) See fewer
Chuck Robb Self - Virginia Governor 1982-1986 (archive footage) (as Charles S. Robb) Self - Virginia Governor 1982-1986 (archive footage) (as Charles S. Robb) See fewer	A Perfect Candidate (1996)
A.L. Philpott Self - Virginia House of Delegates Former Speaker (archive footage) Self - Virginia House of Delegates Former Speaker (archive footage) See fewer
J. Marshall Coleman Self - 1989 Republican Candidate for Governor (archive footage) (as Marshall Coleman) Self - 1989 Republican Candidate for Governor (archive footage) (as Marshall Coleman) See fewer	A Perfect Candidate (1996)
Frank B. Atkinson Self - Coleman's Deputy Campaign Manager Self - Coleman's Deputy Campaign Manager See fewer	Wilder: An American First (2006)
George Bush Self - U.S. President (archive footage) Self - U.S. President (archive footage) See fewer	41 (II) (2012)
Ronald Walters Self - University of Maryland Professor of Government and Politics Self - University of Maryland Professor of Government and Politics See fewer	American Experience (1987)
David Dinkins Self - Mayor of New York City 1990-1993 (archive footage) Self - Mayor of New York City 1990-1993 (archive footage) See fewer	Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
George Mitchell Self - U.S. Senate Majority Leader (archive footage) Self - U.S. Senate Majority Leader (archive footage) See fewer	Untitled WIPS Project
Daphne Reid Self - New Millenium Studios Co-Founder (as Daphne Maxwell Reid) Self - New Millenium Studios Co-Founder (as Daphne Maxwell Reid) See fewer	The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)
Jesse Jackson Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	S.O.S. - Saving Our Schools (2015)
James W. Dyke Jr. Self - Virginia Secretary of Education 1990-1993 Self - Virginia Secretary of Education 1990-1993 See fewer	Wilder: An American First (2006)
Michael Paul Williams Self - Richmond Times-Dispatch Reporter / Columnist Self - Richmond Times-Dispatch Reporter / Columnist See fewer	Disconnected (VI) (2023)
Glenn K. Davidson Self - Wilder's Chief of Staff 1993-1994 Self - Wilder's Chief of Staff 1993-1994 See fewer	Wilder: An American First (2006)
Rosa Parks Self Self See fewer	Touched by an Angel (1994)
Bill Clinton Self - U.S. President 1993-2000 (archive footage) Self - U.S. President 1993-2000 (archive footage) See fewer	The Great Irish Potato Famine
Jeff Schapiro Self - Richmond Times-Dispatch Reporter / Columnist Self - Richmond Times-Dispatch Reporter / Columnist See fewer	Wilder: An American First (2006)