American Experience Season 23 Episode 12
Freedom Riders
They called themselves the Freedom Riders, and they managed to bring the president and the entire American public face to face with the challenge of correcting civil-rights inequities that plagued the nation. Veteran filmmaker Stanley Nelson’s inspirational documentary is the first feature-length film about this courageous band of civil-rights activists. Gaining impressive access to influential figures on both sides of the issue, Nelson 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.
23 - 13Robert E. LeeJan. 03, 2011- 23 - 12Freedom RidersMay. 16, 2011
- 23 - 11Soundtrack for a RevolutionMay. 09, 2011
- 23 - 10Stonewall UprisingApr. 25, 2011
- 23 - 9The Great FamineApr. 11, 2011
- 23 - 8Triangle FireFeb. 28, 2011
- 23 - 7The Greely ExpeditionJan. 31, 2011
- 23 - 6Panama CanalJan. 24, 2011
- 23 - 5Dinosaur WarsJan. 17, 2011
- 23 - 4Robert E. LeeJan. 24, 2011
- 23 - 3God in America (Parts 5-6)Oct. 13, 2010
- 23 - 2God in America (Parts 3-4)Oct. 12, 2010
- 23 - 1God in America (Parts 1–2)Oct. 11, 2010
