Julian Bond
Documentary commemorating the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's March on Washington, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. The film tells the story of how the march for jobs and freedom began, speaking to the people who organised and participated in it. Using rarely seen archive footage the film reveals the background stories surrounding the build up to the march as well as the fierce opposition it faced from the JFK administration, J Edgar Hoover's FBI and widespread claims that it would incite racial violence, chaos and disturbance. The film follows the unfolding drama as the march reaches its ultimate triumphs, gaining acceptance from the state, successfully raising funds and in the end, organised and executed peacefully.
A conversation with Julian Bond and Congressman John Lewis January 8th and 9th, 2013
The definitive story of the Civil Rights era from the point of view of the ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that changed the fabric of American life, and embodied a struggle whose reverberation continue to be felt today.
This film is based on the true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing champion in America.
Eyes on the Prize is an award-winning six-hour documentary series on the civil rights movement that brilliantly illuminates the struggle for racial equality and social justice. Produced by Blackside, the series uses compelling human stories to engage viewers in the landmark events of 1954 to 1965. Henry Hampton, the creator and executive producer of the series, is recognized as one of the world's most acclaimed documentary filmmakers. Using words and perspectives rom people who were determined to make our nation live up to its premise of equality, Eyes on teh Prize teaches essential lessons about race, leadership, and justice for all.
