American Experience
Season 23 Episode 12 - Freedom Riders
They called themselves the Freedom Riders, and they managed to bring the president and the entire American public face to face with the challenge of correcting civil-rights inequities that plagued the nation. Veteran filmmaker Stanley Nelson’s inspirational documentary is the first feature-length film about this courageous band of civil-rights activists. Gaining impressive access to influential figures on both sides of the issue, Nelson chronicles a chapter of American history that stands as an astonishing testament to the accomplishment of youth and what can result from the incredible combination of personal conviction and the courage to organize against all odds.
Episodes in Season 23
God in America (Parts 1–2)
55 min
God in America (Parts 3-4)
55 min
God in America (Parts 5-6)
55 min
Robert E. Lee
55 min
Dinosaur Wars
55 min
Panama Canal
55 min
The Greely Expedition
55 min
Triangle Fire
55 min
The Great Famine
55 min
Stonewall Uprising
55 min
Soundtrack for a Revolution
55 min
Freedom Riders
55 min
