United States history, origins to 2000. Vol. 22, Civil rights / produced and directed by CBS News Productions ; executive producers, Andrew Schlessinger, Tracy Mitchell.
1 videodisc (28 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide.
System Details
DVD.
Performer
Narrated by Robert O'Gorman.
Note
Accompanying teacher's guide includes program summary, vocabulary, discussion topics, and suggested activities.
Audience
5-12.
Summary
The latter half of the 20th century saw many of the nation's minority groups taking a stand. Beginning with the efforts of those involved in the African-American civil rights movement of the 1960's, the push for equality in American society crossed over to other ethnic groups, women, and the disabled.
Contents
Introduction -- The roots of the civil rights movement -- Civil rights laws -- Black power -- A loss of leadership -- Cesar Chavez and athe NFWA -- American Indian movement -- Asian American rights -- Gender and sexuality issues -- Rights of the disabled.
Note
Special features: Discussion questions.
Language
Soundtracks in English and Spanish. Closed captioned.