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A Time for Burning

In 1966, a pastor tries to build a bridge between his church and a nearby black church.

Aired 01/15/2023 | Expires 01/15/2027

MPT Presents

A Time for Burning

Special | 55m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

In 1966, a pastor tries to build a bridge between his church and a nearby black church.

A Time for Burning, a film by Bill Jersey, documents socially conscious Pastor Bill Youngdahl's unsuccessful efforts to drive reform by arranging visitations between his parish, the Omaha Augustana Lutheran Church, and a nearby black church in 1966. The film aired nationally on public television and was nominated for the Best Documentary Picture Academy Award in 1967.

Aired 01/15/2023 | Expires 01/15/2027

MPT Presents is a local public television program presented by MPT

MPT Presents

A Time for Burning

Special | 55m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

A Time for Burning, a film by Bill Jersey, documents socially conscious Pastor Bill Youngdahl's unsuccessful efforts to drive reform by arranging visitations between his parish, the Omaha Augustana Lutheran Church, and a nearby black church in 1966. The film aired nationally on public television and was nominated for the Best Documentary Picture Academy Award in 1967.

Aired 01/15/2023 | Expires 01/15/2027

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