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2 seasons · 14 episodes · best: S1E5 "We Don't See Color (1996-2013)" 9.0

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The definitive story of the Civil Rights era from the point of view of the ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that changed the fabric of American life, and embodied a struggle whose reverberation continue to be felt today.

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Directors: Sam Pollard, Judith Vecchione, Orlando Bagwell
Written by: Sam Pollard, Steve Fayer, Callie Crossley
Produced by: Judy Richardson, Judith Vecchione, Orlando Bagwell

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January 21, 1987 · March 5, 1990 · Ended

First aired: January 21, 1987
Last aired: March 5, 1990
Status: Ended
Length: 2 seasons · 14 episodes
Age rating: TV-PG
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 4 countries

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Where can I stream Eyes on the Prize?

Kanopy

Hoopla

PBS Documentaries

In the United States, Eyes on the Prize streams on PBS Documentaries, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Eyes on the Prize worth watching?

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 9.1).

Is Eyes on the Prize okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Eyes on the Prize?

14 h

About 14 hours: 14 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1990.

Is Eyes on the Prize plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.