Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities
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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Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities
- Overview
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 23, 2017
Runtime
1h 25m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
81%
Original Title
Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities
Production Companies
ITVS, Independent Lens, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, JustFilms / Ford Foundation
Director
Stanley Nelson
Description
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.
