American Experience S23E12 — Freedom Riders

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American Experience•Season 23•Episode 12

Freedom Riders

4.5/10 · 2 votesMay 16, 201155 min

Ranked #12 of 12 in Season 23•−2.7 vs season avg

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They called themselves the Freedom Riders, and they managed to bring the president and the entire American public face to face with the challenge of correcting civil-rights inequities that plagued the nation. Veteran filmmaker Stanley Nelson’s inspirational documentary is the first feature-length film about

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Episode Summary

"Freedom Riders" is episode 12 of American Experience season 23. It scored 4.5/10 from 2 votes, ranking #12 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.2). It aired on May 16, 2011.

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