A wave of protests and riots sweeps through the Black activism movement, culminating in a violent and tragic five-day standoff at Attica Prison, which ultimately claims the lives of 43 people, with 39 fatalities attributed to law enforcement actions.
1. The Time Has Come: 1964-1966
Aired: Jan 14, 1990The next episode explores the origins of the Black Power movement, examining ...
Aired: Jan 19, 1990The next episode delves into the tumultuous era of the 1960s civil rights mov...
Aired: Jan 28, 1990The next episode delves into the profound impact of the Black Power movement ...
4. The Promised Land: 1967-1968
Aired: Feb 4, 1990The civil rights movement is shaken to its core as Martin Luther King Jr.'s l...
5. Ain't Gonna Shuffle No More: 1964-1972
Aired: Feb 11, 1990African Americans unite and rally together, with Muhammad Ali refusing to fig...
6. A Nation of Law?: 1968-1971
Aired: Feb 18, 1990A wave of protests and riots sweeps through the Black activism movement, culm...
7. The Keys to the Kingdom: 1974-1980
Aired: Feb 25, 1990The 1970s witnessed a turning point in the battle for equal rights as Boston'...
8. Back to the Movement: 1979-Mid 1980s
Aired: Mar 4, 1990The next episode delves into the intricate social dynamics of black communiti...
Seasons: 3
Current Status: Ended
Network: PBS
Production Country: United States
Genres:Documentary, History
