Percy Green: Man of ACTION

An in-depth look at St. Louis civil rights leader Percy Green, whose activism, from scaling the Gateway Arch to leading modern-day protests, has defined a lifetime of resistance. The film took home gold at the 2026 Telly Awards, an annual showcase of the best work in television and across video on all screens. First broadcast on Nine PBS in October 2025, Percy Green: Man of ACTION was honored in the General Biography category, which honors “captivating biographical storytelling.”

Directed and produced by Joseph Puleo.

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Percy Green: Man of ACTION is made possible in part by a generous gift made in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore P. Deloge, Jr. and from the Betsy and Thomas O. Patterson Foundation.