Nine from Little Rock (1964)

The Arkansas school integration crisis and the changes wrought in subsequent years. This film profiles the lives of the nine African-American students who integrated Central High in Little Rock, Arkansas, during the fall of 1957. The film documents the perspective of Jefferson Thomas and his fellow students seven years after their historic achievement. Central to this story is their quiet but brave entrance into Little Rock High, escorted by armed troops under the intense pressure of the on looking crowd. We learn first hand their impressions of the past and present and their hopes for the future. Their selfless heroism broke the integration crisis and pioneered a new era. This film went on to win an Academy Award® for Best Documentary Short in 1964.

Director: Charles Guggenheim
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Burrill Phillips
Editing: Robert Pierce
Production: U.S. Information Agency, Guggenheim Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

racial segregation, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nine from Little Rock about?
The Arkansas school integration crisis and the changes wrought in subsequent years. This film profiles the lives of the nine African-American students who integrated Central High in Little Rock, Arkansas, during the fall of 1957. The film documents the perspective of Jefferson Thomas and his fellow students seven years after their historic achievement. Central to this story is their quiet but brave entrance into Little Rock High, escorted by armed troops under the intense pressure of the on looking crowd. We learn first hand their impressions of the past and present and their hopes for the future. Their selfless heroism broke the integration crisis and pioneered a new era. This film went on to win an Academy Award® for Best Documentary Short in 1964.
Who directed Nine from Little Rock?
Nine from Little Rock was directed by Charles Guggenheim.
Who stars in Nine from Little Rock?
Nine from Little Rock stars Ernest Green, Thelma Mothershed.
How long is Nine from Little Rock?
Nine from Little Rock has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is Nine from Little Rock?
Nine from Little Rock is a Documentary film.
Where was Nine from Little Rock produced?
Nine from Little Rock was produced in United States of America.