Eyes on the Prize

I've seen the original series several times and was taken along for an emotional and intellectual journey on "modern-day" beginnings of the Civil Rights Movement. There is no way I could conceive anyone but a strident racist could not be moved by the sheer simplicity of using the churches as the center to motivate and rally black people. Dr. King is shown as a young minister developing his oratory and the narration is intense. I would have to say that my favorite segment is the at first calm eulogy offered during the funeral following the death of a marcher that becomes angered at the seeming wantoness of murder. It was so impassioned it made me guilty for not being more involved in the Movement as a teen. Buy and watch the series. It will be among the best things you will ever do!

In 1987 I saw the Eyes on the Prize series in it's ENTIRETY.

Those too young to remember or those not. Yet born don't know that the history from this documentary is Missing the years following 1965. Why?

The public libraries have removed those years after 1965 from the shelves. Why? I decided to give Part One 10 stars because it is deserving.

Where's Part 2? And Why is it kept from this generation? Tell them. I know exactly Why.. In the series following 1965 there's a shift and split between the King Nonviolent ideologies and SNCC. Stokely Carmichael challenges King

The Watts riots takes place. Nonviolent strategies are questioned by a younger generation. The war in Vietnam is called into question by Dr. King. In 1966 or 7 he visits Cicero in Chicago where he's met with people who are more violent than in the South..

The Black Panther Party arrives in the seen after jung is assassinated. My children...Thank God had the chance to know and learn about the missing documentary. It's unfortunate this generation won't.

"Eyes on the Prize" is an amazingly good and very thorough series about the civil rights movement in America from 1954-1965. While lots of shows have been made about this over the years, this one is the one to watch because of its length and breadth. Now I am not saying it's perfect--it could use an updating and doesn't really talk about the treatment of Black Americans before the mid-1950s and probably would have been better had it covered the late 60s...but it's still terrific. The shows are filled with lots of archival footage, interviews and nice narration. The shows are also very compelling--and well worth your time--and very educational. Great for kids and those not old enough to remember this turbulent time--a time we should all try to remember. See this one.

This is the most comprehensive, detailed, and informative series of any covering the Civil Rights struggles from the early stages through the 1980's. This is a must see for any person looking to get information and insight on what the struggle for equality was like for black people in America. They compile actual footage from historical events, along with interviews with some of the people who were actually there. This series will make you go through a range of emotions as you actually feel of part of the history that you are viewing. Julian Bond, (who participated in many of these events) does a masterful job a narrating the entire series. This is one series that you must have in your collection.

Excellent and absolutely necessary film for anyone interested in politics and history of the United States of America. Lies are exposed, truth is said, and tears on your face are there as a sign of respect for all those who have dedicated their lives to the fight against this evil empire.

You will not feel hopeless and depressed after watching this film, as is the case with some documentaries. It empowers you, makes you believe that this war between the masters and the slaves will be won, and one day there will be a true slave-less society.

However, if you are easily offended by the people who don't share your exact world view than you should not watch this.