A photo-documentary honors ten brave photographers who used their art to shine a spotlight on real lives, social unrest and the sometimes shocking realities of America during various periods in history. Better-known photographs from events like the Civil War or The Great Depression reveal the truth of social injustice as do lesser-known prints of child labor, air pollution, and poverty. Biographies of the artists along with statements about what led them to the field precede their photographs. A concluding section on how to use photography to make your own statement connects the artists' work to social action.