Eyes on the Prize

Ain't Scared of Your Jails (1960-1961) | John Lewis

Clip: Season 1 Episode 3 | 1m 39s  | Video has closed captioning.

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John Lewis speaks about the planned protection detail for the Freedom Riders in Alabama, and what actually happened along the way from Birmingham to their arrival in Montgomery. From Eyes on the Prize: Ain't Scared of Your Jails (1960-1961).

Aired: 04/11/21

Expires: 04/14/25

Rating: TV-PG

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