Jeffrey Wright and Rita Coburn Bring W.E.B. Du Bois Doc to Tour
Actor Jeffrey Wright and director Rita Coburn are continuing the theatrical roadshow for their documentary, with new screenings set for November 2026.
Actor Jeffrey Wright and director Rita Coburn are continuing the theatrical roadshow tour for their documentary, W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause. The project, which features narration by Viola Davis and dramatic readings from Wright, Common, and Courtney B. Vance, is scheduled for additional screenings in Los Angeles and New York in November 2026.
According to Deadline, the film has been traveling across the U.S. and internationally as part of its ongoing theatrical engagement.
The documentary originally premiered on PBS in the U.S. in May 2026. Director Rita Coburn is also known for her previous documentary work, including Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise and Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands.
Quick answers
Where can I see W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause in November 2026?
The documentary will have additional screenings in Los Angeles and New York.
Who narrates the documentary?
The film features narration by Viola Davis.