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American Experience

American Experience

1988Returning Series38 Seasons400 Episodes6.6TMDB
PBS

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

Season 19 · Episode 1

Eyes on the Prize (1 & 2): Awakenings 1954-1956 / Fighting Back 1957-1962

Aired Oct 2, 2006at 8PM·55m

Part 1 of 3 of the award-winning 1987 documentary "Eyes on the Prize." Included: profiles of Mose Wright and Rosa Parks; conflicts sparked by the Supreme Court's 1955 ruling that schools should be integrated; James Meredith's efforts to enroll at the University of Mississippi in 1962; and newsreel comments by former Mississippi senator James Eastland.

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When did American Experience Season 19 Episode 1 air?

American Experience Season 19 Episode 1 aired on October 2, 2006 at 8 PM ET.

How long is American Experience Season 19 Episode 1?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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