Birmingham: Testament of Nonviolence; Back to School in Birmingham
Description:
A documentary following the students/protests that were arrested when they marched on City Hall. The episode begins with a speech given by Reverend Ralph David Abernathy, followed by people who were arrested speak with Bob [Poke], of Riverside Church, about their experience in jail. Additionally, the Education Department C. Arthur makes an announcement that 1,081 students will be expelled/suspended for missing school. MLK responses back [00:44:07] and shares a new strategy. The episode ends with the legal counsel outlining their next steps. A documentary following the race-tensions in Birmingham when schools were being integrated, and captures the events that followed.
