Reaction Film: Chicago 1968
Film Identifier: F.
Part Of: Sunrise Media Collection
Run Time
0h 15m 25s
0h 15m 25s
Format
16mm
16mm
Color
Color
Color
Sound
Optical
Optical
Date Produced
1968
1968
Abstract
Covers events surrounding the Democratic Convention in Chicago in 1968. It begins with scenes before the convention, including footage of Mayor Daley at a Brighton Park groundbreaking ceremony and footage of demonstrators practicing maneuvers to be used against police lines. Shows demonstrators assembling for a rally, police and National Guardsmen confronting the protesters, the arrest of marchers, and the appearances of the candidates in Convention Hall. Part of the Turning points: America in the Twentieth Century "Protest" series.
Covers events surrounding the Democratic Convention in Chicago in 1968. It begins with scenes before the convention, including footage of Mayor Daley at a Brighton Park groundbreaking ceremony and footage of demonstrators practicing maneuvers to be used against police lines. Shows demonstrators assembling for a rally, police and National Guardsmen confronting the protesters, the arrest of marchers, and the appearances of the candidates in Convention Hall. Part of the Turning points: America in the Twentieth Century "Protest" series.
Distributors
Additional Credits
Christophel, John (is editor)
Actors, Performers and Participants
Daley, Richard J. (is participant)
Hoffman, Abbie (is participant)
Subjects
Related Place
Chicago (production location of)