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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 accomplis...

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Other Authors / Creators:Nelson, Stanley, 1955 September 18-
Grant, Laurens.
Arsenault, Raymond.
Phillips, Tom.
Other Corporate Authors / Creators:Firelight Media.
PBS Distribution (Firm)
WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
WGBH Educational Foundation.
Format: DVD
Language:English
Language notes:Optional English SDH for the hearing impaired.
Edition:[Widescreen presentation].
Imprint: [United States] : PBS Distribution, [2011]
Series:American experience (Television program)
Subjects:
Arsenault, Raymond > Film adaptations.
20th century
Freedom Rides, 1961.
Civil rights movements > United States > History.
Civil rights movements > United States > History > 20th century > Personal narratives.
Civil rights workers > United States > 20th century > Personal narratives.
Racism > United States > History > 20th century.
Racism.
Race relations.
Segregation.
Civil rights demonstrations.
Race discrimination.
History.
Civil rights workers.
Civil rights movements.
Race discrimination > United States > History > 20th century.
Civil rights demonstrations > United States > 20th century.
African Americans > Civil rights > History > 20th century.
African Americans > Civil rights.
Segregation > United States > Personal narratives.
United States.
United States > Race relations > 20th century.
Nonfiction films.
Documentary films.
Historical films.
Feature films.
Film adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Personal narratives.
Online Access:Connect to related materials online
Other uniform title:American experience (Television program)
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Summary: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 conviction and the courage to organize against all odds.
Item Description:Based in part on the book Freedom riders: 1961 and the struggle for racial justice, by Raymond Arsenault.
Originally produced as a documentary in 2010.
Television premiere, May 16, 2011, on the PBS series American Experience.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (115 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
System Details:DVD ; NTSC, Region 1 ; widescreen presentation ; 5.1 surround audio.
Audience:Not rated.
Awards:Nominated, Best Documentary Screenplay (Stanley Nelson), 2011 Writers Guild of America Awards ; Official Selection, 2010 Sundance Film Festival.
Credits:Editors, Lewis Erskine, Aljernon Tunsil ; original music, Tom Phillips ; director of photography, Robert Shepard.
ISBN:9781608834013
1608834018

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