REEL SOUTH: Counter Histories
REEL SOUTH: Counter Histories REEL SOUTH
In 1961 nine college men decided they were ready to go to jail to fight segregation laws & inequality in Rock Hill, SC. Their sit-in at the local whites only lunch counter changed the course of the civil rights movement by introducing a new strategy. COUNTER HISTORIES: ROCK HILL explores the untold story of the 'Friendship 9', & the human capacity to find courage, take action, & inspire change.
About the Program
REEL SOUTH
REEL SOUTH is a PBS documentary series that showcases authentic stories which unearth the spirit of the South today. The series explores layers of Southern life across themes of social justice, cultural experience, environmental challenges, and more. REEL SOUTH aims to leverage our region’s rich storytelling tradition as a catalyst for positive change — in the American South and beyond.
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