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

2017

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
January 23, 2017
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
JustFilms / Ford Foundation,Independent Lens,ITVS,Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Director
Stanley Nelson
Writer
Stanley Nelson,Marcia Smith
Producer
Stacey L. Holman,Cyndee Readdean,Stanley Nelson
Cinematography
Antonio Rossi
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
IMDb
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