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Status: Ended
Network: PBS
Type: Documentary
Rating: 7.0/10
Eyes on the Prize
Overview
The definitive story of the Civil Rights era from the point of view of the ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that changed the fabric of American life, and embodied a struggle whose reverberation continue to be felt today.
This production, originally released in 1987, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Documentary series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
America's Civil Rights Years 1954–1965
6 Episodes • Aired 1987-01-21
The first season of this Civil Rights documentary chronicles the time period between the United States Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education in 1954 to the Selma to Montgomery marches of 1965.
America at the Racial Crossroads 1965–1985
8 Episodes • Aired 1990-01-15
The second season of this Civil Rights documentary chronicles the time period between the national emergence of Malcolm X during 1964 to the 1983 election of Harold Washington as the first African-American mayor of Chicago.
