History
Station:
Smithsonian CHANNEL (US)
Status:
Ended
End:
Feb/16/2015
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They risked their land and their lives by joining the battle against white supremacy and sheltering those who lead the charge. This is the untold story of Mississippi's African-American landowners of the 1960s and their vital role in a paving the way for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Narrated by Danny Glover, this two-part series recounts a seminal moment in civil rights history. Through rare archival footage and interviews, see how the farmers, activists, and volunteers dared to challenge racial repression in Mississippi and changed America. (Source: The Smithsonian Channel)
TV Show Ended.
S1E1 - Seeds of Revolt
Air Date: 16 Feb 2015 19:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - Deeds of Defiance
Air Date: 16 Feb 2015 19:00 (CDT)