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.
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.