Roderick Paige biopic film ‘Paragraphs of a Paige’ announced

Upcoming biopic short film ‘Paragraphs of a Paige’ will chronicle the life and legacy of Dr. Roderick ‘Rod’ Paige, the first Black individual to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Education. The film is written and directed by Isaac Yowman, founder of IYO Visuals, and stars actor Woody McClain in the lead role.

Dr. Paige, who passed away in 2025 at age 92, had a distinguished career in education. He served as the 7th U.S. Secretary of Education from 2001 to 2005 under President George W. Bush and was a key architect of the ‘No Child Left Behind Act.’ His professional background included roles as a teacher, coach, dean of the College of Education at Texas Southern University, and Superintendent of the Houston Independent School District.