"Eyes is the attempt to tell the story of the Civil Rights movement and to create an emotional, intellectual constituency. But what do you do after that? The black community doesn't have institutions that pick up such moments and preserve them"
- Henry Hampton
About this Quote
In this quote, Henry Hampton is discussing the purpose and effect of his documentary series, "Eyes on the Prize," which chronicles the Civil Rights motion. He discusses that the objective of the series is to not only inform the story of this essential moment in history, but also to evoke strong feelings and engage the audience intellectually. However, Hampton raises a legitimate concern about what occurs after the documentary is over. He notes that the black community lacks organizations that can continue to protect and honor these turning points in their history. This highlights the need for more assistance and resources within the community to ensure that their stories and battles are not forgotten.
This quote is written / told by Henry Hampton between August 19, 1940 and November 22, 1998. He/she was a famous Activist from USA.
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