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S1·E1 Awakenings, 1954-1956

Episode
Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date
January 21, 1987
Runtime
60 minutes
Director
Judith Vecchione
Writer
Judith Vecchione
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired January 21, 1987 60 min
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Synopsis

Individual acts of courage inspire black Southerners to fight for their rights: Mose Wright testifies against the white men who murdered young Emmett Till, and Rosa Parks refuses to give up her bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Eyes on the Prize air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('Awakenings, 1954-1956') originally aired on January 21, 1987.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Awakenings, 1954-1956')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in Eyes on the Prize Season 1 Episode 1?

Individual acts of courage inspire black Southerners to fight for their rights: Mose Wright testifies against the white men who murdered young Emmett Till, and Rosa Parks refuses to give up her bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama....

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