The Harvest: Integrating Mississippi's Schools
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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.

Episode Duration: 1 hour 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 3508

About American Experience:

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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Mon, Dec 4 3:00 A.M. Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Dec 7 3:00 A.M. Sandra Day O'connor: The First     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Dec 8 8:00 P.M. Billy Graham     NH World (11.3)
Sat, Dec 9 1:00 A.M. Billy Graham     NH World (11.3)
Sat, Dec 9 9:00 A.M. Billy Graham     NH World (11.3)
Sat, Dec 9 3:00 P.M. Billy Graham     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Dec 20 2:00 P.M. Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming A Space     NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jan 13 7:00 P.M. Goin' Back to T-Town     NH World (11.3)


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