S20·E6 Eyes on the Prize (11 & 12): Ain't Gonna' Shuffle No More/A Nation of Law?
- Episode
- Season 20, Episode 6
- Air Date
- February 17, 2008
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Director
- Sam Pollard
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
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 bring the growing black consciousness movement and their African heritage inside the walls of this prominent black institution. Black elected officials and community activists organize the National Black Political Convention in Gary, Indiana, in an attempt to create a unified black response to growing repression against the movement.
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When did Season 20 Episode 6 of American Experience air?
Season 20, Episode 6 ('Eyes on the Prize (11 & 12): Ain't Gonna' Shuffle No More/A Nation of Law?') originally aired on February 17, 2008.
How long is Season 20 Episode 6 ('Eyes on the Prize (11 & 12): Ain't Gonna' Shuffle No More/A Nation of Law?')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 20 Episode 6?
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 bring the growing black con...
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