Summaries

The story of the Civil Rights Movement interstate busing protest campaign.

This is the story of more than four hundred Americans who participated in a bold and dangerous experiment designed to awaken the conscience of a complacent nation. These self-proclaimed, 'Freedom Riders' challenged the mores of a racially segregated society by performing a disarmingly simple act.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • national film registry
  • 1960s
  • racial segregation
  • civil rights movement
  • freedom riders
Genres
  • History
  • Documentary
Release date Jan 31, 2010
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Production companies American Experience Films

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 57m
Color Color
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Synopsis

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