The Tuskegee Airmen Trilogy

The Tuskegee Airmen Trilogy

Season 1
Tuskegee Airmen had to first fight against racism and discrimination at home before they could face the enemy abroad. But this pioneering group of WWII Black pilots and servicemen were determined to prove their mettle and make their mark on history.
20243 episodes18+
Documentary
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Flying For Freedom

    January 7, 2024
    53min
    18+
    They were some of the best pilots, mechanics and servicemen in the US military, but were forced to train in segregated facilities and engage in separate missions by those who didn't want them to fly - all because of the color of their skin.
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  2. S1 E2 - Resurrecting Moton Field

    January 7, 2024
    1 h 11 min
    18+
    Thousands of Black pilots attended flight training at Moton Field. From this group emerged the heroic Tuskegee Airmen, who bravely served in WWII. After decades of neglect, dedicated volunteers fight to ensure the legacy of this site will live on.
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  3. S1 E3 - A Defining Moment

    January 7, 2024
    46min
    18+
    Overcoming a history of racism and inequality in this country, five surviving Tuskegee Airmen from across the nation make the journey to witness first-hand what they never dared to dream: the inauguration of the first Black President of the United States.
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