S2·E8 Back to the Movement, 1979-mid 1980s
- Episode
- Season 2, Episode 8
- Air Date
- March 5, 1990
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Power and powerlessness. Miami's black community -- pummeled by urban renewal, a lack of jobs, and police harassment -- explodes in rioting. But in Chicago, an unprecedented grassroots movement triumphs. Frustrated by decades of unfulfilled promises made by the city's Democratic political machine, reformers install Harold Washington as Chicago's first black mayor.
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When did Season 2 Episode 8 of Eyes on the Prize air?
Season 2, Episode 8 ('Back to the Movement, 1979-mid 1980s') originally aired on March 5, 1990.
How long is Season 2 Episode 8 ('Back to the Movement, 1979-mid 1980s')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.
What happens in Eyes on the Prize Season 2 Episode 8?
Power and powerlessness. Miami's black community -- pummeled by urban renewal, a lack of jobs, and police harassment -- explodes in rioting. But in Chicago, an unprecedented grassroots movement triumphs. Frustrated by decades of unfulfilled promises made by the city's Democratic political machine, r...
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