The Harvest: Integrating Mississippi's Schools -
american experience

Explore what happened when the small Mississippi town of Leland integrated its public schools in 1970. Told through the remembrances of students, teachers and parents, the film shows how the town - and America - were transformed.

Duration: 1 hour 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 3508

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As television's longest-running, most-watched history series, American Experience brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that helped form this nation.

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