The profound and often overlooked movement of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North between 1916 and 1970 was one of the most defining migration events in history. This documentary unearths personal accounts and historical insights, revealing how 6 million individuals escaped the oppressive Jim Crow laws in search of better opportunities and greater freedom. Through gripping narratives and rare footage, it explores the economic, cultural, and political impact of the Great Migration, illustrating how this mass exodus reshaped cities, influenced civil rights, and forever altered the course of American history.
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