Strike City (1967)

Filmed in Mississippi through the winter and spring of 1966. Six tractor drivers and their families were thrown off the plantation on which they had been working for $6 a day, because they were striking for higher wages. The film follows the families, who lived in tents through the winter, as they began to build their own homes. They were urging people in the surrounding Delta area to go to Washington to demand housing for the many, many others who needed decent and affordable housing. They put up tents across from the White House, hoping to bring the plight of the people of Mississippi before the nation and the world. Made with support from the Delta Ministry, the National Council of Churches, and Neighborhood Developers.

Director: John Douglas, Tom Griffin
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Tom Griffin, John Douglas
Editing: John Douglas, Tom Griffin
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Douglas, Tom Griffin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Strike City about?
Filmed in Mississippi through the winter and spring of 1966. Six tractor drivers and their families were thrown off the plantation on which they had been working for $6 a day, because they were striking for higher wages. The film follows the families, who lived in tents through the winter, as they began to build their own homes. They were urging people in the surrounding Delta area to go to Washington to demand housing for the many, many others who needed decent and affordable housing. They put up tents across from the White House, hoping to bring the plight of the people of Mississippi before the nation and the world. Made with support from the Delta Ministry, the National Council of Churches, and Neighborhood Developers.
Who directed Strike City?
Strike City was directed by John Douglas, Tom Griffin.
How long is Strike City?
Strike City has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
Where was Strike City produced?
Strike City was produced in United States of America.