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Pages: 320, Edition: 2, Paperback, Oxford University Press, USA

Pages: 704, Paperback, Oxford University Press, USA

Release Date: 2007-06-19, Audio CD, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

In 1961, the Civil Rights Movement in America was at a turning point -- while the Supreme Court had ruled that racial segregation was illegal, in...

The powerful harrowing and ultimately inspirational story of six months in 1961 that changed america forever. From may until november 1961, more than 400 black and white americans risked their lives for simply traveling together on buses and trains as they journeyed thorugh the deep south.

In 1961 the Civil Rights Movement in America was at a turning point -- while the Supreme Court had ruled that racial segregation was illegal in many parts of the South public facilities were still divided into areas for blacks and whites and while president John F. Kennedy spoke out in favor of civil rights his administration had done little to practically remedy the situation.So a group of student activists stepped forward to force the issue of desegregation -- dozens of college students both black...

Pages: 14, Digital, Reason Foundation

Description Format: BLU-RAY Genre: BLU-RAY Release Date: 5/17/2011 Attributes: BLU-RAY/WS NR Label: Pbs Home Video Catalog Number: 7014632 Country: USA In 1961, segregation seemed to have an overwhelming grip on American society. Many states violently enforced the policy, while the federal government, under the Kennedy administration, remained indifferent, preoccupied with matters abroad. That is, until an integrated band of college students--many of whom were the first in their families to attend...

This inspirational documentary is about a band of courageous civil-rights activists calling themselves the Freedom Riders. Gaining impressive access to influential figures on both sides of the issu...

This is the harrowing story of eight months that changed America forever. From May until December 1961, more than 400 black and white Americans risked their lives—many enduring savage beatings and imprisonment—for simply traveling together on buses as they journeyed through the Deep South. Deliberately violating Jim Crow laws, the Freedom Riders’ belief in non-violent activism was sorely tested as mob violence and bitter racism greeted them along the way. Veteran filmmaker Nelson ( The Murder of...

The posters are printed on a high quality 200lb acid-free art silk paper using fade resistant inks and are open-ended editions.

American Experience: Freedom Riders DVD List Price: $24.99 Our Price: $19.99 Item No.: AMX62308 Single DVD This inspirational documentary is about a band of courageous civil-rights activists calling themselves the Freedom Riders. Gaining impressive access to influential figures on both sides of the issue, it chronicles a chapter of American history that stands as an astonishing testament to the accomplishment of youth and what can result from the incredible combination of personal...

Description Format: DVD Genre: TELEVISION Release Date: 5/17/2011 Attributes: WS NR Label: Pbs Home Video Catalog Number: 7014045 Country: USA In 1961, segregation seemed to have an overwhelming grip on American society. Many states violently enforced the policy, while the federal government, under the Kennedy administration, remained indifferent, preoccupied with matters abroad. That is, until an integrated band of college students--many of whom were the first in their families to attend a university...

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