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American Experience S20E6 — Eyes on the Prize (11 & 12): Ain't Gonna' Shuffle No More/A Nation of Law?
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American Experience•Season 20•Episode 6

Eyes on the Prize (11 & 12): Ain't Gonna' Shuffle No More/A Nation of Law?

7.5/10 · 22 votesFeb 17, 200855 min

Ranked #4 of 14 in Season 20•+0.3 vs season avg

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A call to pride and a renewed push for unity galvanize black America. World heavyweight champion Cassius Clay challenges America to accept him as Muhammad Ali, a minister of Islam who refuses to fight in Vietnam. Students at Howard University in Washington, D.C., fight to

Directed bySam Pollard
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Episode Summary

"Eyes on the Prize (11 & 12): Ain't Gonna' Shuffle No More/A Nation of Law?" is episode 6 of American Experience season 20. It scored 7.5/10 from 22 votes, ranking #4 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Sam Pollard, it aired on February 17, 2008.

Next: E7 · Eyes on the Prize (13 & 14): The Keys to the Kingdom/Back to the MovementBest of Season 20