Eyes on the Prize Bridge to Freedom: 1965 (Season 1, Episode 6)
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TV Episode | 57 min | Documentary, History

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Eyes on the Prize

Bridge to Freedom: 1965 (Season 1, Episode 6)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 57 min | Documentary, History

From PBS - Ten years after the bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, the civil rights leadership has become more sophisticated in its use of protest strategy.

Directors

Callie Crossley | James A. DeVinney

Writers

Callie Crossley | James A. DeVinney | Steve Fayer

Producers

Callie Crossley | James A. DeVinney | Henry Hampton

Cinematographer

James H. Karales

Editor

Charles Scott

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 25, 1987

Release date

Feb 25, 1987 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar Award. Another 11 wins & 4 nominations

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30 cast members

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