Community Control (Newsreel #24) (1969)
This film documents one of the most important struggles for education in the sixties. In 1968, under intensive community pressure from Black and Latino communities, the State of New York chose three New York City school districts to become part of an experiment in community-run education. In Ocean Hill-Brownsville, the community board requested the reassignment of several teachers perceived as racists. The request brought the wrath of the United Federation of Teachers, city and state bureaucracies, and ultimately a citywide teacher's strike.
Director: Newsreel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 38 min
Release Date: January 1, 1969
Production: Newsreel
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Community Control (Newsreel #24) about?
- This film documents one of the most important struggles for education in the sixties. In 1968, under intensive community pressure from Black and Latino communities, the State of New York chose three New York City school districts to become part of an experiment in community-run education. In Ocean Hill-Brownsville, the community board requested the reassignment of several teachers perceived as racists. The request brought the wrath of the United Federation of Teachers, city and state bureaucracies, and ultimately a citywide teacher's strike.
- Who directed Community Control (Newsreel #24)?
- Community Control (Newsreel #24) was directed by Newsreel.
- How long is Community Control (Newsreel #24)?
- Community Control (Newsreel #24) has a runtime of 38m (38 minutes).
- What genre is Community Control (Newsreel #24)?
- Community Control (Newsreel #24) is a Documentary film.
- Where was Community Control (Newsreel #24) produced?
- Community Control (Newsreel #24) was produced in United States of America.