Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America
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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.
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Rise Up: The Movement That Changed America Promo | Documentary Premieres Apr. 4 | HistoryOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-30
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- Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
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- History Films
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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 directed Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America?
Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America?
The principal cast of Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America includes Jesse Jackson, Bill Clinton, Cory Booker, Harry Belafonte, Doug Jones.
When was Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America released and how long is it?
Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.