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The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Season 1 Episode 5: Rise! (1940-1968)

The next episode of "Rise!" delves into the tumultuous quest for civil rights as societal disparities reach a boiling point, with returning World War II veterans, who fought against fascism, now confronting the same brutal racism they initially opposed, fueling a surge in activism and d...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Black Atlantic (1500-1800)

1. The Black Atlantic (1500-1800)

Aired: Oct 22, 2013

The next episode of "The Black Atlantic" delves into the global experiences t...

Episode 2 The Age of Slavery (1800-1860)

2. The Age of Slavery (1800-1860)

Aired: Oct 29, 2013

The next episode explores the tumultuous period following the American Revolu...

Episode 3 Into the Fire (1861-1890)

3. Into the Fire (1861-1890)

Aired: Nov 5, 2013

The next episode delves into the tumultuous era of the Civil War and the eman...

Episode 4 Making a Way Out of No Way (1897-1940)

4. Making a Way Out of No Way (1897-1940)

Aired: Nov 12, 2013

The next episode explores the resilience of African Americans during the Jim ...

Episode 5 Rise! (1940-1968)

5. Rise! (1940-1968)

Aired: Nov 19, 2013

The next episode of "Rise!" delves into the tumultuous quest for civil rights...

Episode 6 A More Perfect Union

6. A More Perfect Union

Aired: Nov 26, 2013

The nation seeks unity after 1968's tumult, but African Americans must now co...

Appearances

Henry Louis Gates Jr.

David Levering Lewis

David Levering Lewis

Creators

Phil Bertelsen

Phil BertelsenDirector

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Creator

Info about The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Current Status: Ended

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary