Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest 1977-2015: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Inspired by Henry Hampton's legendary documentary series "Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Movement," this new installment of the groundbreaking 1987 series illuminates the bold stories of people and communities who continue to work for equity and racial justice in the years since the birth of the American civil rights movement.

This new chapter of the iconic series begins in the late 1970s and continues into 2015, with episodes examining the strategies of those who fought for racial equality across multiple decades. As in the original production, diverse teams of acclaimed filmmakers bring each story to life by showcasing the work of citizens in an ever-more multicultural society working to achieve true equity.

Series details

• Title: Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest 1977-2015
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2025-02-25
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: HBO Max
• TVMaze ID: 82184

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2025-02-25; final listed air date 2025-02-25; episode order: 6.

Source and licence

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