Eyes on the Prize

Eyes on the Prize (1987-1990)

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Eyes on the Prize is an award-winning 14-hour television series produced by Blackside and narrated by Julian Bond. Through contemporary interviews and historical footage, the series covers all of the major events of the civil rights movement from 1954-1985. Series topics range from the Montgomery bus boycott in 1954 to the Voting Rights Act in 1965; from community power in schools to "Black Power" in the streets; from early acts of individual courage through to the flowering of a mass movement and its eventual split into factions. When Eyes on the Prize premiered in 1987, The Los Angeles Times called it "an exhaustive documentary that shouldn't be missed." The series went on to win six Emmys and numerous other awards, including an Academy Award nomination, the George Foster Peabody Award, and the top duPont-Columbia award for excellence in broadcast journalism.

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Scheduleevery Monday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E08Back to the Movement, 1979-mid 1980sMar 5, 1990
S02E07The Keys to the Kingdom, 1974-1980Feb 26, 1990
S02E06A Nation of Law?, 1967-1968Feb 19, 1990
S02E05Ain't Gonna Shuffle No More, 1964-1972Feb 12, 1990
S02E04The Promised Land, 1967-1968Feb 5, 1990
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Eyes on the Prize' premiere?

'Eyes on the Prize' premiered on January 21, 1987.

Who created the TV show 'Eyes on the Prize'?

'Eyes on the Prize' was created by Henry Hampton.

What was the genre of 'Eyes on the Prize'?

'Eyes on the Prize' was a documentary TV series.

How many episodes were there in 'Eyes on the Prize'?

'Eyes on the Prize' had a total of 14 episodes.

What was the main focus of 'Eyes on the Prize'?

'Eyes on the Prize' focused on the history of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.

Who narrated 'Eyes on the Prize'?

Julian Bond narrated 'Eyes on the Prize'.

Which network aired 'Eyes on the Prize'?

'Eyes on the Prize' originally aired on PBS.

What was the duration of each episode of 'Eyes on the Prize'?

Each episode of 'Eyes on the Prize' had a duration of approximately 60 minutes.

Who were some of the notable interviewees in 'Eyes on the Prize'?

Notable interviewees in 'Eyes on the Prize' included Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcolm X.

What awards did 'Eyes on the Prize' win?

'Eyes on the Prize' won several awards, including the Peabody Award and the Primetime Emmy Award.

Did 'Eyes on the Prize' cover the entire Civil Rights Movement?

Yes, 'Eyes on the Prize' covered the entire Civil Rights Movement, from the 1950s to the 1980s.

Were there any controversies surrounding 'Eyes on the Prize'?

Yes, 'Eyes on the Prize' faced controversy due to its portrayal of certain individuals and events.

Did 'Eyes on the Prize' have a significant impact on society?

Yes, 'Eyes on the Prize' is widely regarded as a groundbreaking documentary series that brought attention to the history and struggles of the Civil Rights Movement.

Was 'Eyes on the Prize' commercially successful?

While 'Eyes on the Prize' may not have achieved significant commercial success, it gained critical acclaim and became a seminal work in the field of documentary filmmaking.

Did 'Eyes on the Prize' have any sequels or spin-offs?

Yes, 'Eyes on the Prize' had a sequel titled 'Eyes on the Prize II' which aired in 1990.

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