PBS will broadcast a new documentary, "Major Taylor: Champion of the Race," at 8 p.m. EST Monday, Feb. 26, on WTIU in Bloomington, Ind. The film will be livestreamed nationwide at the same time via the PBS App and YouTube, and will be available to stream on demand after that.

The one-hour film explores the life and legacy of the fastest bicycle rider in the world at the turn of the 20th century, featuring interviews with noted historians, athletes, and social justice advocates. It is narrated by acclaimed mezzo-soprano opera singer Marietta Simpson, with Grammy-winning jazz musician Branford Marsalis reading passages from Major Taylor's autobiography. Original music is composed and performed by Emmy-winning musical director Tyron Cooper.

For details, visit wtiu.org/majortaylor

In-person screenings are in the works for multiple cities, starting with Major Taylor's childhood hometown, Indianapolis, on Feb. 29 and a screening in Chicago is being planned. The documentary will be shown May 22 in Worcester, Mass., where Taylor lived most of his life.