Skirball Cultural Center

The Skirball features an extraordinary museum, changing exhibitions, engaging music, theater, comedy, film, family, and literary programs —all in a stunning architectural setting designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie. Over 500,000 people visit the Skirball each year. They may be coming to enjoy an exhibition, attend a music program, participate in a meeting hosted by a community organization, educational institution, or local business, or partake in a life-cycle event such as a baby naming, wedding, or memorial service. The Skirball's acclaimed school program serves over 50,000 children and teachers annually from public, private, and parochial schools.

Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1956–1968

November 19, 2009–March 7, 2010

Making its West Coast debut at the Skirball, Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1956–1968 features more than 160 images that helped change the nation, along with related historical objects. Taken by photojournalists, social activists, and anonymous witnesses, the compelling photographs exposed injustice prevalent in America at the time, promoted solidarity among citizens, and dramatically increased the momentum of the struggle for equal rights. At the Skirball, the acclaimed traveling exhibition has been enhanced to include a newly developed section on Los Angeles civil rights history and a documentary on the role of Jewish Americans in the movement.

Also on view are the companion exhibitions Breach of Peace: Photographs of Freedom Riders by Eric Etheridge; and An Idea Called Tomorrow – 2, organized by the California African American Museum.

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2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 440-4500
Exit 405 Freeway at Skirball Ctr Dr
Free on-site parking; street parking strictly prohibited
Or take Metro Rapid Bus 761
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