The History Librarian

[cross-posted from History News]

For the first time in over a decade, PBS is broadcasting the landmark documentary series Eyes on the Prize. PBS will be airing the first three parts of the series (up through 1965) on Oct. 2, 9, and 16th at 9pm. There is no indication that PBS will be airing the rest of the series.

Some may remember the copyright troubles in 2004 that meant that broadcasting “Eyes on the Prize” was no longer legal; last summer, the Ford Foundation and others came up with a pile of money to resolve the copyright issues and ensure that the documentary could be purchased and watched again. Indeed, PBS has the 20th Anniversary DVD set for sale on their website. Libraries should make sure that they run out and get copies to replace their VHS tapes that are worn out from use.