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Eyes on the Prize

Back to the Movement (1979-mid '80s) | Promo

Power and powerlessness in the cities of Miami and Chicago.

Aired 05/16/2021 | Rating TV-PG

Eyes on the Prize

Back to the Movement (1979-mid '80s) | Promo

Preview: Season 2 Episode 8 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Power and powerlessness in the cities of Miami and Chicago.

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.

Aired 05/16/2021 | Rating TV-PG

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Funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Ford Foundation, and viewers like you.

Eyes on the Prize

Back to the Movement (1979-mid '80s) | Promo

Preview: Season 2 Episode 8 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

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.

Aired 05/16/2021 | Rating TV-PG

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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