The Five Cities of June (1963)

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The Five Cities of June is a 1963 American short documentary film directed by Bruce Herschensohn. This United States Information Agency-sponsored film details the events of June 1963 in five different cities. In the Vatican, the election and coronation of Pope Paul VI; in the Soviet Union, the launch of a Soviet rocket as part of the Space Race with the United States; in South Vietnam, fighting between Communists and South Vietnamese soldiers; in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, the racial integration of the University of Alabama opposed by Governor George Wallace; and in Berlin, President John F. Kennedy's visit to Germany and Rudolph Wilde Platz. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

Director: Bruce Herschensohn
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
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Music: Bernhard Kaun
Production: U.S. Information Agency
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Bruce Herschensohn
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Five Cities of June about?
The Five Cities of June is a 1963 American short documentary film directed by Bruce Herschensohn. This United States Information Agency-sponsored film details the events of June 1963 in five different cities. In the Vatican, the election and coronation of Pope Paul VI; in the Soviet Union, the launch of a Soviet rocket as part of the Space Race with the United States; in South Vietnam, fighting between Communists and South Vietnamese soldiers; in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, the racial integration of the University of Alabama opposed by Governor George Wallace; and in Berlin, President John F. Kennedy's visit to Germany and Rudolph Wilde Platz. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who directed The Five Cities of June?
The Five Cities of June was directed by Bruce Herschensohn.
Who stars in The Five Cities of June?
The Five Cities of June stars Charlton Heston.
How long is The Five Cities of June?
The Five Cities of June has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
What genre is The Five Cities of June?
The Five Cities of June is a Documentary film.
Where was The Five Cities of June produced?
The Five Cities of June was produced in United States of America.