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My Name Is Pauli Murray

2021Movie1 h 31 minPG-13

Documentary
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic73–Rotten Tomatoes94%84%

A melancholic, moving documentary movie about a real life story and society, with standout characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

You may not know the name, but you live in Pauli's legacy.

Overlooked by history, Pauli Murray was a legal trailblazer whose ideas influenced RBG's fight for gender equality and Thurgood Marshall's landmark civil rights arguments. Featuring never-before-seen footage and audio recordings, a portrait of Murray's impact as a non-binary Black luminary: lawyer, activist, poet, and priest who transformed our world.

Feels like

  • Biographical Documentary
  • Legal Trailblazer
  • Civil Rights Activist
  • Gender Equality
  • Historical Impact
  • Non-Binary Identity
  • Inspirational
  • Social Justice

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Betsy West, Julie Cohen
Produced by
Talleah Bridges McMahon
Music by
Jongnic Bontemps

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September 17, 2021 · 1 h 31 min · PG-13

Released
September 17, 2021
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
133 countries

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Where can I stream My Name Is Pauli Murray?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, My Name Is Pauli Murray streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is My Name Is Pauli Murray worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 73).

Is My Name Is Pauli Murray okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is My Name Is Pauli Murray plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.