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S2·E8 For Us, the Living: The Medgar Evers Story

Core Aired March 22, 1983 90 min
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During the Civil Rights movement in Mississippi, Medgar Evers rose from insurance agent to one of the most integral activists of the era. From boycotting white merchants in the mid-'50s to being a key figure in desegregating the University of Mississippi in 1962, Evers met success, and with it, many enemies. When racists swarm his house, his life and the lives of his wife and children are threatened.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 8 of American Playhouse air?

Season 2, Episode 8 ('For Us, the Living: The Medgar Evers Story') originally aired on March 22, 1983.

How long is Season 2 Episode 8 ('For Us, the Living: The Medgar Evers Story')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 90 minutes.

What happens in American Playhouse Season 2 Episode 8?

During the Civil Rights movement in Mississippi, Medgar Evers rose from insurance agent to one of the most integral activists of the era. From boycotting white merchants in the mid-'50s to being a key figure in desegregating the University of Mississippi in 1962, Evers met success, and with it, many...

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