Through a series of photographic stills and some archive clips, veteran documentarian Charles Guggenheim presented an overview of the important events that shaped
the Civil Rights movement in America in the 1950's and 1960's with the obstacles and tragedies faced by the African-American community during the period. Along with the
presentation from the narrator telling each story, the film also gives voice to the people who were witness to those moments, from Emmett Till's brutal murder, Rosa Parks
taking a stance and refusing to give her seat to a white man, the black students who faced the hatred of a white community after the desegragation of schools, the march on Selma
and many other events.
This was really informative and fascinating in a very impactant way. I knew about a majority of the facts presented here but I've never got the chance to see it on a full evolutionary scope. For new audiences or those unfamiliar with the Civil Rights movements and their struggle in such dark and difficult period, this documentary is a must-see experience for life. It has to be one of the most important historical documents in the field, so far.
However, I'd like to see an updated telling of events after 1965 because even though this was made in 1994 and it concludes in such a high note about the conquest of African-Americans after enduring countless painful and tragic moments, we all know that it wasn't a full victory and racism and prejudice are still present in society to the point many other movements rather than just Dr. King were formed and they fought racism in many different and unorthodox front. An overview of what came after the Voting Rights Act is in late need. In the meantime, we have this glorious film. 10/10.
This was really informative and fascinating in a very impactant way. I knew about a majority of the facts presented here but I've never got the chance to see it on a full evolutionary scope. For new audiences or those unfamiliar with the Civil Rights movements and their struggle in such dark and difficult period, this documentary is a must-see experience for life. It has to be one of the most important historical documents in the field, so far.
However, I'd like to see an updated telling of events after 1965 because even though this was made in 1994 and it concludes in such a high note about the conquest of African-Americans after enduring countless painful and tragic moments, we all know that it wasn't a full victory and racism and prejudice are still present in society to the point many other movements rather than just Dr. King were formed and they fought racism in many different and unorthodox front. An overview of what came after the Voting Rights Act is in late need. In the meantime, we have this glorious film. 10/10.
