Eyes on the Prize (1987)

S01E03 Ain't Scared of Your Jails, 1960-1961

In the heart of the South, Black college students emerge as pivotal figures in the civil rights movement, leading lunch counter sit-ins to challenge segregation. Meanwhile, the "Freedom Riders" embark on a mission to integrate interstate bus travel, facing violent opposition along their journey. Their courage highlights the struggle for equality and the harsh realities of the fight against racial discrimination.