A profile of jazzman, writer and civil-rights activist Oscar Brown Jr. (1926-2005), who began his career on Studs Terkel's "Secret City" radio show at age 15; ran for Congress; and became a jazz star. Included: comments from Ayuko Babu (Pan African Film Festival); poet Amiri Baraka; Al Jarreau; Abbey Lincoln; actress Nichelle Nichols ("Star Trek"); and Terkel. Also: archival footage.