African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross

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African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross is a six-part documentary series from 2013 that traces the complete history of African-American people, culture, and society from their origins through the present day. Presented by Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. and directed by David Yates, Jamila Wignot, and Phil Bertelsen, the series examines the cultural institutions, political movements, religious perspectives, and social strategies that African Americans developed while building their own history and identity. Featuring Gates alongside historians Peniel E. Joseph and Vincent Brown, as well as narrator Bill Nighy, this PBS production offers an educational and comprehensive exploration of African-American achievement and resilience across centuries.

This is a single-disc DVD release with a total runtime of six hours and carries a TV-PG rating from Ark Media. A used copy from us means you can own this acclaimed documentary series at a fraction of the original retail price.