From the segregated South to the helm of NASA: The journey of Charlie Bolden.

This documentary episode chronicles the life of Charlie Bolden, a Marine Corps major general who overcame systemic barriers to become a four-time space shuttle pilot and the first Black administrator of NASA.

Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Bolden navigated the challenges of the segregated South to reach the pinnacle of American space exploration. The film explores his transition from military service to his pivotal leadership role at the space agency.

As the inaugural episode of the series The Color of Space, this documentary highlights the importance of representation and the personal stories of those who shattered stereotypes to join the astronaut corps.

Source: The Color of Space: Astronaut to NASA Leader, Charlie Bolden – Ep. 1