“20/20” to Present Denzel Washington Narrated Film “The March” on August 28:

ABC’s weekly news program 20/20 will commemorate the 57th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington with a presentation of “The March.”

What’s Happening:

  • On the 57th anniversary of the historic 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, 20/20 will present The March, a film narrated by actor Denzel Washington that tells the story about how this crucial moment in the civil rights movement began.
  • The film features interviews with key individuals involved including:
    • Rep. John Lewis, civil rights legend
    • Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier, Hollywood stars and civil rights activists
    • Joan Baez, musical artist at the March
    • Rachelle Horowitz, transportation coordinator for the March
    • Clarence Jones, King’s attorney who helped draft the famous “I Have a Dream” speech
    • Oprah Winfrey
  • With the Virtual March on Washington on August 27-28, 20/20 also features reporting by ABC News Correspondent Deborah Roberts and includes new interviews with Martin Luther King III and more.
  • 20/20 airs on Friday, August 28 (9:00 – 11:00 pm EST) on ABC

Creative Team for The March

  • This presentation of 20/20 is directed by acclaimed and award-winning filmmaker John Akomfrah and produced by David Lawson, Lina Gopaul, and Smoking Dogs Films.
  • Joseph Diaz, Taigi Smith, Joseph Rhee and Jennifer Pirone are producers of this episode.

About 20/20:

  • The long-running series is anchored by David Muir and Amy Robach.
  • David Sloan serves as senior executive producer.
  • Terri Lichstein is executive producer.