Freedom riders [videorecording] / American Experience Films presents ; a film by Stanley Nelson ; produced by Laurens Grant ; A production of Firelight Films ; WGBH Educational Foundation ; original concept developed by Paul Taylor ; written, produced and directed by Stanley Nelson ; For American Experience: series producer, Susan Bellows.

American experience (Television program)

[Widescreen presentation]

9781608834013
1608834018

[United States] : PBS Distribution, ©2011.

English

Optional English SDH for the hearing impaired.

1 videodisc (115 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

841887014045

E185.61 .F744 2011

323.1196073

AMX62308 PBS Distribution

This inspirational documentary is about a band of courageous civil-rights activists calling themselves the Freedom Riders. Gaining impressive access to influential figures on both sides of the issue, it chronicles a chapter of American history that stands as an astonishing testament to the accomplishment of youth and what can result from the incredible combination of personal conviction and the courage to organize against all odds.

Based in part on the book Freedom riders: 1961 and the struggle for racial justice, by Raymond Arsenault.
Originally produced as a documentary in 2010.

Editors, Lewis Erskine, Aljernon Tunsil ; original music, Tom Phillips ; director of photography, Robert Shepard.

Television premiere, May 16, 2011, on the PBS series American Experience.

Not rated.

DVD ; NTSC, Region 1 ; widescreen presentation ; 5.1 surround audio.

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