Previews + Extras
The Barber of Birmingham - Trailer
S25 E7 - 2m 2s
James Armstrong, whose Alabama barbershop has been a hub for haircuts and civil rights for 50 years, celebrates the election of the first black president.
The Barber of Birmingham: The Worst Thing a Man Can Do
S25 E7 - 1m 35s
Alabama barber and civil rights veteran James Armstrong remembers how he always thought that the worst thing a man could do was "nothing."
The Barber of Birmingham: Integrating the Schools
S25 E7 - 3m 5s
James Armstrong and his son remember the historic moment when their local school became integrated and the Armstrong boys became some of the first black students to attend.
The Barber of Birmingham: Filmmaker Interview
S25 E7 - 18m 55s
Robin Fryday discusses what inspired her to make her first film The Barber of Birmingham: Foot Soldier of the Civil Rights Movement and the difficulties she faced along the way.
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