The Reverend Al Sharpton has made his name as one of the modern leaders of the civil rights movement and an outspoken supporter of international human rights. Sharpton is a fixture of the modern media, appearing on numerous national television shows. Although Sharpton is, to some, considered a controversial figure, his influential voice is heard in the halls of power, including the White House. Al Sharpton, Updated Edition examines how this civil rights leader has brought attention to many human rights and civil rights issues over the decades.