Eyes on the Prize

S01E02 Fighting Back, 1957-1962

In 1957, the conflict between advocates of states' rights and federal officials intensifies during the integration of Central High School in Little Rock. This tension resurfaces in 1962 when James Meredith confronts segregation at the University of Mississippi. Each scenario sees a Southern governor opposing a U.S. president, leading to violent clashes, yet ultimately resulting in successful integration efforts.