The American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s was a pivotal period in the country's history, marked by significant advancements in the struggle for racial equality and social justice.
The documentary series explores the pivotal moments of the American civil rights movement, tracing its trajectory from the brutal murder of Emmett Till in 1955 to the iconic 1965 Selma march.
Aired: Jan 20, 1987The early years of the US Civil Rights Movement are explored, highlighting pi...
Aired: Jan 27, 1987The civil rights movement gains momentum as it demands desegregation in schoo...
3. Ain't Scared of Your Jails: 1960-1961
Aired: Feb 3, 1987Young people on Black college campuses take center stage in the next episode,...
Aired: Feb 10, 1987Three American cities witness significant events in the civil rights movement...
5. Mississippi: Is This America?: 1962-1964
Aired: Feb 17, 1987In the next episode, the Freedom Summer of 1964 takes a dramatic turn as volu...
Aired: Feb 24, 1987The civil rights movement has evolved its protest methods, adopting more soph...
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Creators
Eyes On The Prize (trailer)
Seasons: 3
Current Status: Ended
Network: PBS
Production Country: United States
Genres:Documentary, History
