The Smell of War
Season 10
Episode 1002
About the Episode
Center Street in Birmingham, Alabama was nicknamed Dynamite Hill because it was bombed more than 50 times between 1947 and 1957. The street’s homes were targeted by white supremacists because of the rise of Black homeownership. Birmingham natives recall the wave of terror.
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Extras
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A Family Trip Reveals Tensions
A filmmaker uncovers footage from a family trip a year before her mother's death.1:00 -
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Prelude of a Story
After her mother’s passing, a daughter searches through archival footage to understand who she was.16:06 -
Season 10 | Official Trailer
A decade celebrating the resilience and innovation of the American South.1:30 -
The Creation of Underwater Adventure Seekers
After encountering discrimination in the Scuba diving world, Dr. Jones forms his own club.1:00 -
Childhood Tragedy
The founder of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers recalls a childhood memory.1:00 -
Meeting Martin Luther King, Jr.
A Center Street resident recalls family friend Martin Luther King, Jr.1:02 -
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Dr. Albert “Doc” Jones leads the charge to preserve history through scuba diving.0:15 -
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Survivors of Birmingham’s bombings work to transform the city’s painful history.0:17 -
