Reverend Jesse Jackson's Untold Story: A Docuseries Unveils His Lasting Impact

In October 2025, it was announced that Prentice Penny (Insecure) will direct a three-part documentary series chronicling the life and legacy of civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson. The series will be told from the perspective of Reverend Jackson's youngest daughter, Ashley Laverne Jackson, and promises to unveil never-before-heard stories and rare footage revealing how Reverend Jackson has quietly shaped pop culture and influenced pivotal historical moments in ways rarely explored.

Ashley Laverne Jackson expressed her desire to preserve and share her father's profound legacy, as she often finds his work and impact underrepresented, even during Black History Month. With Prentice Penny and Joie Jacoby at the helm, the docuseries aims to serve as a bridge for younger generations seeking to learn more about Reverend Jackson's groundbreaking contributions to the civil rights movement, American politics, and global affairs.

Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the most prominent figures of the American Civil Rights Movement, began his career working closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and has since founded organizations like Operation PUSH and the Rainbow Coalition, while also running for president in 1984 and 1988 as the first serious African American contender for a major party's nomination.