In the heart of the South, Black college students emerge as pivotal figures in the civil rights movement, leading lunch counter sit-ins to challenge segregation. Meanwhile, the "Freedom Riders" embark on a mission to integrate interstate bus travel, facing violent opposition along their journey. Their courage highlights the struggle for equality and the harsh realities of the fight against racial discrimination.
Show
Eyes on the Prize
Episode
S01E03
Air Date
Feb 04, 1987