Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise

A look at the last five decades of African American history since the major civil rights victories through the eyes of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., exploring the tremendous gains and persistent challenges of these years.

Documentary

Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise

Documentary

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First Aired on: Nov 15, 2016
Popularity: 3.9878: 2 votes
Networks: (US)
Production: Kunhardt Films (US)Inkwell Films (US)McGee Media (US)
Status: Returning Series: In Production

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 4 episodes

Miniseries

Aired 9 years ago

4 Episodes

Episode 1Out of the Shadows56 min
The series begins at a turning point in American history – the Selma marches and Watts riots that marked a new phase in the black struggle.
Episode 2Move on Up56 min
A look at the divergent paths for African Americans and outbursts of white backlash that emerged in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Episode 3Keep Your Head Up57 min
In the 1980s and 1990s, just as African Americans were becoming more visible than ever, profound fissures within the country and black America are revealed.
Episode 4Touch the Sky55 min
Bringing the story to the present day, Professor Gates celebrates how far African Americans have come toward equality and raises hard questions about the obstacles that remain.