Eyes on the Prize

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.

"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.

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.

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.

I've watched this dozens of times. It is the most important documentary series ever made. Not even Ken Burns finest work, or Errol Morris, have anything on this series.

FYI The IMDB tagline describes this as a documentary about the Civil Rights movement "1952-1965". It covers 1952 thru the early 1980's.

Surely the original film makers are retired or passed on, but it would be amazing to see a second volume or new episodes of this series. 1980-2020.