Chicago 1968 (1995)

American Experience looks at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago where Vice President Hubert Humphrey won his party's nomination for president amid massive civil unrest and violence perpetrated by Chicago Police and anti-Vietnam War protesters.

Director: Chana Gazit
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Joseph Tovares, David Steward
Production: PBS, Robert Stone Productions, David Grubin Productions, GBH
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Themes

Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest

Keywords

chicago, illinois, vietnam war, police, protest, democratic national convention

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chicago 1968 about?
American Experience looks at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago where Vice President Hubert Humphrey won his party's nomination for president amid massive civil unrest and violence perpetrated by Chicago Police and anti-Vietnam War protesters.
Who directed Chicago 1968?
Chicago 1968 was directed by Chana Gazit.
Who stars in Chicago 1968?
Chicago 1968 stars David McCullough, William Stanley Merwin, Tom Wicker, Albert Eisele, Ted Van Dyk, Marilyn Katz.
How long is Chicago 1968?
Chicago 1968 has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Chicago 1968?
Chicago 1968 is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Chicago 1968 produced?
Chicago 1968 was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Chicago 1968?
The themes of Chicago 1968 include: Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest.