Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America (2018)

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When Martin Luther King Jr. was murdered in Memphis, TN on April 4, 1968, he left a legacy of profound change, yet there was still much unfinished work. This one-hour documentary explores the key battles in the Civil Rights Movement that transformed American society--from the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955 to the Chicago Campaign which led to the Fair Housing Act of 1968. The special will uncover what it took to translate protest into real legislative change.

Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Production: History Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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civil rights

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What is Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America about?
When Martin Luther King Jr. was murdered in Memphis, TN on April 4, 1968, he left a legacy of profound change, yet there was still much unfinished work. This one-hour documentary explores the key battles in the Civil Rights Movement that transformed American society--from the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955 to the Chicago Campaign which led to the Fair Housing Act of 1968. The special will uncover what it took to translate protest into real legislative change.
Who stars in Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America?
Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America stars Jesse Jackson, Bill Clinton, Cory Booker, Harry Belafonte, Doug Jones.
How long is Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America?
Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America?
Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America is a Documentary film.
Where was Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America produced?
Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America was produced in United States of America.