An Ordinary Hero: The True Story of Joan Trumpauer Mulholland is a documentary that tells the inspiring story of Joan Trumpauer Mulholland, a white woman who dedicated her life to fighting for civil rights during the tumultuous era of the 1960s. From her participation in the freedom rides to her involvement in the March on Washington, Mulholland's bravery and resilience are showcased as she navigates the dangerous and racially-charged landscape of the civil rights movement.

When the award-winning filmmaker of "An Ordinary Hero", Loki Mulholland, dives into the 400 year history of institutional racism in America he is confronted with the shocking reality that his family helped start it all from the very beginning.