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I Heard It Through the Grapevine

James Baldwin reflects on the Civil Rights Movement, revisiting his Southern experiences to share profound insights and thought-provoking perspectives.

James Baldwin reflects on his experiences during the Civil Rights Movement, spanning over two decades. He visits various locations, including Selma, Birmingham, Atlanta, and St. Augustine, Florida, and converses with notable figures like Chinua Achebe. He also stops in Newark with Amiri Baraka, questioning the notion of progress in post-Civil Rights America and wondering what happened to those who didn't die but had their lives severely impacted by the movement.

Info about I Heard It Through the Grapevine

Studio(s): Living Archives Inc.

Originally Released: United States, Mar 03, 1982

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary