TV American Experience - Season 23 Episode 12 : Freedom Riders American Experience - Season 23 Episode 12 : Freedom Riders 6.6/10 by 43 users They called themselves the Freedom Riders, and they managed to bring the president and the entire American public face to face with the challenge of correcting civil-rights inequities that plagued the nation. Veteran filmmaker Stanley Nelson’s inspirational documentary is the first feature-length film about this courageous band of civil-rights activists. Gaining impressive access to influential figures on both sides of the issue, Nelson chronicles a chapter of American history that stands as an astonishing testament to the accomplishment of youth and what can result from the incredible combination of personal conviction and the courage to organize against all odds. Details Casts Posters Images Title American Experience - Season 23 Episode 12 : Freedom Riders Alternative Titles The American Experience First Air Date 1988-10-04 Last Air Date 2026-01-06 Number of Episodes 400 Number of Seasons 38 Genres Documentary, Networks PBS, Casts Plot Keywords , Episodes List American Experience Season 23 :Episode 1 God in America (Parts 1–2) God in America (Parts 1–2) 2010-10-11 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 23 :Episode 2 God in America (Parts 3-4) God in America (Parts 3-4) 2010-10-12 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 23 :Episode 3 God in America (Parts 5-6) God in America (Parts 5-6) 2010-10-13 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 23 :Episode 4 Robert E. Lee Robert E. Lee 2011-01-03 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 23 :Episode 5 Dinosaur Wars Dinosaur Wars 2011-01-17 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 23 :Episode 6 Panama Canal Panama Canal 2011-01-24 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 23 :Episode 7 The Greely Expedition The Greely Expedition 2011-01-31 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 23 :Episode 8 Triangle Fire Triangle Fire 2011-02-28 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 23 :Episode 9 The Great Famine The Great Famine 2011-04-11 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 23 :Episode 10 Stonewall Uprising Stonewall Uprising 2011-04-25 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 23 :Episode 11 Soundtrack for a Revolution Soundtrack for a Revolution 2011-05-09 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 23 :Episode 12 Freedom Riders Freedom Riders 2011-05-16 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.