The King Years: Historic Moments In The Civil Rights Movement

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Synopsis

The essential moments of the Civil Rights Movement are introduced and set in historical context by the author of the magisterial America in the King Years trilogy—Parting the Waters; Pillar of Fire; and At Canaan’s Edge.

Taylor Branch’s three-volume history endures as a masterpiece of storytelling on American race, violence and democracy. With this brief volume, which brings to life the pivotal scenes, he relates the dramatic story of how the Movement evolved from a bus strike to a political revolution, and brings this historic achievement to a wider audience.

Chapters

  • KingYears 01 Open

    Duration: 43s
  • KingYears 02 Preface

    Duration: 05min
  • KingYears 03 Chapter1

    Duration: 16min
  • KingYears 04 Chapter2

    Duration: 20min
  • KingYears 05 Chapter3

    Duration: 20min
  • KingYears 06 Chapter4

    Duration: 16min
  • KingYears 07 Chapter5

    Duration: 12min
  • KingYears 08 Chapter6

    Duration: 23min
  • KingYears 09 Chapter7

    Duration: 18min
  • KingYears 10 Chapter8

    Duration: 19min
  • KingYears 11 Chapter9

    Duration: 19min
  • KingYears 12 Chapter10

    Duration: 27min
  • KingYears 13 Chapter11

    Duration: 18min
  • KingYears 14 Chapter12

    Duration: 20min
  • KingYears 15 Chapter13

    Duration: 17min
  • KingYears 16 Chapter14

    Duration: 21min
  • KingYears 17 Chapter15

    Duration: 23min
  • KingYears 18 Chapter16

    Duration: 21min
  • KingYears 19 Chapter17

    Duration: 28min
  • KingYears 20 Chapter18

    Duration: 26min
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