Freedom Riders (2010)

Name: Freedom Riders
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2010
Duration: 117 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Raymond Arsenault, Genevieve Houghton, Gordon Carey, Derek Catsam, John Lewis

1h 57m United States of America

Documentary History

Plot

Over four hundred brave Americans embarked on a daring initiative aimed at stirring the conscience of a complacent nation. Known as the 'Freedom Riders,' these individuals confronted the entrenched norms of racial segregation through a remarkably straightforward act of defiance. Their courageous journey not only highlighted the injustices of their time but also inspired a movement that sought to challenge and change societal attitudes towards race. As they faced violent opposition, their commitment to equality and justice illuminated the struggle for civil rights in America.

Cast

Raymond Arsenault Genevieve Houghton Gordon Carey Derek Catsam John Lewis Diane Nash Charles Person Sangernetta Gilbert Bush John Seigenthaler Evan Thomas John Patterson Clayborne Carson James Lawson Jerry Ivor Moore Hank Thomas