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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.,...
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Season 1

  • Out of the Shadows
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    Out of the Shadows

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2016

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Move on Up
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    Move on Up

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/2016

    A look at the divergent paths for African Americans and outbursts of white backlash that emerged in the 1970s and early 1980s.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Keep Your Head Up
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    Keep Your Head Up

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2016

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Touch the Sky
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    Touch the Sky

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/22/2016

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown