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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 20 · Episode 5

Eyes on the Prize (9 & 10): Power!/The Promised Land

Aired Feb 10, 2008at 8PM·55m

The call for Black Power takes various forms across communities in black America. In Cleveland, Carl Stokes wins election as the first black mayor of a major American city. The Black Panther Party, armed with law books, breakfast programs, and guns, is born in Oakland. Substandard teaching practices prompt parents to gain educational control of a Brooklyn school district but then lead them to a showdown with New York City's teachers' union.

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When did American Experience Season 20 Episode 5 air?

American Experience Season 20 Episode 5 aired on February 10, 2008 at 8 PM ET.

How long is American Experience Season 20 Episode 5?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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