A look at the last five decades of African American history since the major civil rights victories through the eyes of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., exploring the tremendous gains and persistent challenges of these years.
Cast: Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
TV-PGHDCC
Miniseries
4 episodes
1. Out of the ShadowsThe series begins at a turning point in American history – the Selma marches and Watts riots that marked a new phase in the black struggle.TV-PGCC56minNov 15, 2016
2. Move on UpA look at the divergent paths for African Americans and outbursts of white backlash that emerged in the 1970s and early 1980s.TV-PGCC56minNov 15, 2016
3. Keep Your Head UpIn the 1980s and 1990s, just as African Americans were becoming more visible than ever, profound fissures within the country and black America are revealed.TV-PGCC57minNov 22, 2016
4. Touch the SkyBringing the story to the present day, Professor Gates celebrates how far African Americans have come toward equality and raises hard questions about the obstacles that remain.TV-PGCC55minNov 22, 2016
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A look at the last five decades of African American history since the major civil rights victories through the eyes of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., exploring the tremendous gains and persistent challenges of these years.
Creators and cast
- Studio
- Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Films, McGee Media
