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The Music: A Short Film from Freedom Riders

Clip: Season 23 Episode 11 | 4m 53s

Group singing provided solace for Freedom Riders facing the constant threat of violence. It was also an effective political tool. "Without singing, we would have lost our sense of solidarity," John Lewis says.

Aired: 01/12/11

Rating: NR

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