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A look at the last five decades of African American history since the major civil rights victories through the eyes of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., exploring the tremendous gains and persistent challenges of these years.
Cast
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
as Self - Presenter
Seasons
Episodes
Miniseries
Out of the Shadows
The series begins at a turning point in American history – the Selma marches and Watts riots that marked a new phase in the black struggle.
Move on Up
A look at the divergent paths for African Americans and outbursts of white backlash that emerged in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Keep Your Head Up
In the 1980s and 1990s, just as African Americans were becoming more visible than ever, profound fissures within the country and black America are revealed.
Touch the Sky
Bringing the story to the present day, Professor Gates celebrates how far African Americans have come toward equality and raises hard questions about the obstacles that remain.
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