Civil rights champion Vel Phillips spent her life breaking barriers and fighting for justice. "Valiant Vel" depicts her captivating story—from her childhood facing racial discrimination, to achieving her dream of becoming a lawyer, to her long career in politics. As the first Black woman on Milwaukee’s Common Council, Vel fought tirelessly for a fair housing ordinance. She later served as Wisconsin’s first Black judge and Secretary of State, leaving a legacy that has inspired generations.