I wasn't alive then, so I can't say for sure. I don't believe much of anything portrayed in the media anymore...so, I have my doubts about it. I'm sure people were peaceful and non-violent and the system cracked down on them violently and unjustly for demanding their rights. I'm sure it made people sick to see what kind of oppression faced their black brothers. Most in the movement were genuine.

I'm not sure if the government's acquiescence was real acquiescence though,, or if it was them all along setting the scene and performing the play.

If there's one rabbit hole, there are probably many more.