Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities

Name: Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017-01-23
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 8.1

January 23, 2017 1h 25m ★ 8.1 (7 votes)

Documentary

Overview

A haven for Black intellectuals, artists and revolutionaries—and path of promise toward the American dream—Black colleges and universities have educated the architects of freedom movements and cultivated leaders in every field. They have been unapologetically Black for 150 years. For the first time ever, their story is told.

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Status: Released

Production Companies: ITVS, Independent Lens, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, JustFilms / Ford Foundation