'63 Boycott (2016)

'63 Boycott (2016) poster

On October 22, 1963, more than 250,000 students boycotted the Chicago Public Schools to protest racial segregation. Many marched through the city calling for the resignation of School Superintendent Benjamin Willis, who placed trailers, dubbed ‘Willis Wagons,’ on playgrounds and parking lots of overcrowded black schools rather than let them enroll in nearby white schools. Combining unseen archival 16mm footage of the march shot by Kartemquin founder Gordon Quinn with the participants’ reflections today, ’63 Boycott connects the forgotten story of one of the largest northern civil rights demonstrations to contemporary issues around race, education, school closings, and youth activism.

Director: Gordon Quinn
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date:
Production: Kartemquin Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is '63 Boycott about?
On October 22, 1963, more than 250,000 students boycotted the Chicago Public Schools to protest racial segregation. Many marched through the city calling for the resignation of School Superintendent Benjamin Willis, who placed trailers, dubbed ‘Willis Wagons,’ on playgrounds and parking lots of overcrowded black schools rather than let them enroll in nearby white schools. Combining unseen archival 16mm footage of the march shot by Kartemquin founder Gordon Quinn with the participants’ reflections today, ’63 Boycott connects the forgotten story of one of the largest northern civil rights demonstrations to contemporary issues around race, education, school closings, and youth activism.
Who directed '63 Boycott?
'63 Boycott was directed by Gordon Quinn.
How long is '63 Boycott?
'63 Boycott has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is '63 Boycott?
'63 Boycott is a Documentary film.
Where was '63 Boycott produced?
'63 Boycott was produced in United States of America.