I'll Fly Away

Set in a small Southern town during the late 1950s, 'I'll Fly Away' follows the life of Forrest Bedford, a principled District Attorney and father of three, whose world is irrevocably altered when he hires Lilly Harper, an African American woman, as his housekeeper. As the Civil Rights Movement begins to gain momentum, the series explores the complex, evolving relationship between Forrest and Lilly, as well as the personal and political struggles they face in a racially divided community. The show is narrated by Forrest's young son, Nathan, providing a poignant perspective on the moral awakening of his family and the town. Through the lens of the Bedford household, the series tackles themes of justice, prejudice, and the loss of innocence, highlighting the quiet heroism required to stand against the status quo during one of the most transformative eras in American history.