Africans in America 4: Judgment Day - African American History Documentary | Explore Civil Rights Struggles & Cultural Identity | Perfect for History Classes & Cultural Studies

Product Description In the years that precede the Civil War, North and South face off in a deadly clash over race, rights and the future of freedom in America. Winner 1998 Peabody Award. Amazon.com The War Between the States finally brought an end to centuries of slavery in America. Africans in America: Judgment Day eloquently tells the story of the years leading up to this terrible war, detailing how the rising tide of abolitionism met the deeply entrenched slave economy, which made armed struggle inevitable. The genius of the program lies in its use of individual stories to explain nationwide events; the re-creations, interviews, and lush photography create a real sense of the tense antebellum atmosphere leading to the Emancipation Proclamation. This is an essential piece of American history, told from a long-neglected perspective. --Rob Lightner