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Eyes on the Prize

Season 1 Episode 5: Mississippi: Is This America?: 1962-1964

In the next episode, the Freedom Summer of 1964 takes a dramatic turn as volunteers from across the US descend upon the South to register African Americans to vote. However, their efforts are met with brutal resistance, culminating in a devastating discovery that will leave viewers stunned.

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Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Awakenings: 1954-1956

1. Awakenings: 1954-1956

Aired: Jan 20, 1987

The early years of the US Civil Rights Movement are explored, highlighting pi...

Episode 2 Fighting Back: 1957-1962

2. Fighting Back: 1957-1962

Aired: Jan 27, 1987

The civil rights movement gains momentum as it demands desegregation in schoo...

Episode 3 Ain't Scared of Your Jails: 1960-1961

3. Ain't Scared of Your Jails: 1960-1961

Aired: Feb 3, 1987

Young people on Black college campuses take center stage in the next episode,...

Episode 4 No Easy Walk: 1961-1963

4. No Easy Walk: 1961-1963

Aired: Feb 10, 1987

Three American cities witness significant events in the civil rights movement...

Episode 5 Mississippi: Is This America?: 1962-1964

5. Mississippi: Is This America?: 1962-1964

Aired: Feb 17, 1987

In the next episode, the Freedom Summer of 1964 takes a dramatic turn as volu...

Episode 6 Bridge to Freedom: 1965

6. Bridge to Freedom: 1965

Aired: Feb 24, 1987

The civil rights movement has evolved its protest methods, adopting more soph...

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Appearances

Rita Schwerner Bender

Rita Schwerner Bender

Creators

Orlando Bagwell

Orlando BagwellDirector

Henry Hampton

Henry HamptonCreator

Info about Eyes on the Prize

Seasons: 3

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History

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