The photobook Resurrection City, 1968 by Jill Freedman explores a pivotal moment in civil rights history through observational documentary photography. Freedman’s images capture the transient settlement known as Resurrection City, erected during the Poor People’s Campaign in Washington, D.C., offering a visual narrative of protest, community, and resilience.

The photographs convey a raw and intimate mood, revealing both the hope and hardship experienced by the campaign participants. The images emphasize the temporary nature of the city, showing makeshift dwellings, public gatherings, and personal moments that illuminate the human dimension of the struggle for economic and racial justice. The book’s 175 pages present a detailed visual archive from 1968.