City of Tallahassee releases "Footsteps to Freedom" Documentary

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Posted on Feb 5, 2014
by Jeff Sterling

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - After premiering to an audience of more than 100 people, a city-produced documentary on the history of the Civil Rights Movement is now available.

"Footsteps to Freedom" chronicles the creation of the Tallahassee-Leon County Civil Rights Heritage Walk, honoring civil rights activists who made a difference in the Tallahassee area.

The City of Tallahassee is sharing the video online and on air, as well as through the Leon County Public Library System and the Leon County School District.

In honor of Black History Month, the documentary can now be streamed online, as well as seen throughout February on WCOT. The film is also available for purchase at various locations in the Tallahassee area.

For more information on the documentary, or to stream it online, visit the "Footsteps to Freedom" website.
http://www.wtxl.com/community/city-of-tallahassee-releases-footsteps-to-freedom-documentary/article_504d9cf4-8edf-11e3-a4c7-0017a43b2370.html

"What we ask is simple... impartial service for all." These words were displayed on signs worn by protesters in front of retail stores located along Jefferson and Monroe streets in Tallahassee nearly 60 years ago. Thanks to a landmark project, these same words are now engrained into the Tallahassee-Leon County Civil Rights Heritage Walk, an innovative and artistic commemorative sidewalk that will allow citizens the opportunity to take a walk back in time to a period that significantly altered Tallahassee and the entire country.
http://www.talgov.com/cra/cra-footstepstofreedom.aspx