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Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America (2018)
Cast: Jesse Jackson, Bill Clinton, Cory Booker, Harry Belafonte
Runtime60 min
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When Martin Luther King Jr. was murdered in Memphis, TN on April 4, 1968, he left a legacy of profound change, yet there was still much unfinished work. This one-hour documentary explores the key battles in the Civil Rights Movement that transformed American society--from the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955 to the Chicago Campaign which led to the Fair Housing Act of 1968. The special will uncover what it took to translate protest into real legislative change.
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This 2018 documentary is a compelling exploration of the key battles and transformative moments of the Civil Rights Movement, featuring insightful commentary from iconic figures like Jesse Jackson, Bill Clinton, and Cory Booker. Fans of historical nonfiction will appreciate the film's deep dive into the movement's unfinished work and how protest ultimately led to real legislative change.