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The Columbia Revolt (Newsreel #14)

1968
  • Newsreel
  • 59m
  • October 1, 1968 · United States of America

Overview

In April 1968, black and white students rebelled against the university administration, occupying five buildings, including the president's office in one of the first campus revolts of the Civil Rights/Vietnam War era. The revolt began as a protest against university expansion into neighboring communities and its role as a slum lord. After five days of student control, the administrators and trustees ordered the police to clear the buildings. What resulted was an unprecedented display of brutality and repression. Narrated by one of the student rebels, the detailed eyewitness account of this event galvanized other campus revolts around the country.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
October 1, 1968
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
Newsreel
Director
Newsreel
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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