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By Monique Jones
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Positive messages in important but staid docuseries.
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Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest
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What's the Story?
EYES ON THE PRIZE III: WE WHO BELIEVE IN FREEDOM CANNOT REST is a six-part docuseries that continues the Eyes on the Prize franchise into the 2010s. This docuseries focuses on the challenges Black Americans have faced in the late 1970s through the 2010s, with the rise of Barack Obama as the first Black president of the United States.
Is It Any Good?
This third installment of the acclaimed docuseries can feel like the Eyes on the Prize franchise is running out of steam. Perhaps that feeling is simply due to the fact that despite the compelling stories showcased, Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest is a bit boring, which is a shame, seeing how it has such important messages to tell.
If you can get in the groove of the staid documentary style, Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest offers a lot to viewers who want to understand how the current version of America arose from the civil rights movement and where America is poised to go in the future. Viewers can also learn where they fit into that story of the country's forward progression towards freedom and civil rights.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about perseverance. How did the leaders showcased in the series persevere despite the challenges? How did Black Americans in general persevere?
How does the series address racism and discrimination?
How did learning about the challenges Black Americans faced spark your empathy?
How did the leaders showcased in the series exhibit courage?
What did the series teach you about activism?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 25, 2025
- Cast : Al Sharpton , Al Gore , Maxine Waters
- Network : Max
- Genre : Educational
- Topics : Activism ( Civic engagement , Gender equality , Racial justice ) , History , Holidays ( Juneteenth )
- Character Strengths : Communication , Compassion , Courage , Curiosity , Empathy , Integrity , Perseverance , Self-control , Teamwork
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- Last updated : September 4, 2025
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