The March on Washington

The March on Washington, a multi-platform initiative, united a week of programmes, online events and activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of the historic 1963 March on Washington, a watershed moment in the Civil Rights Movement that helped usher in sweeping civil rights legislation and a sea change in public opinion. The campaign includes THE MARCH, a one-hour documentary that combines rare archival footage with the dramatic stories of key organisers and participants of the event (60 min.); The March @50 - a provocative five-part web series exploring whether America has delivered on the promises of the March; and Memories of the March, a series of video vignettes created by PBS member stations, exploring compelling local stories of the March, providing a variety of perspectives on this historic event and its ongoing legacy.