The People United (1985)
Boston, 1978: It was an intense period of racial conflict over school bussing and escalating incidents of police brutality in the predominantly Black section of Roxbury. In the wake of growing racial tension and violence, 12 black women were brutally and mysteriously murdered within an 18-month period; their murders remained unsolved. There are moments in the history of any community when its people are sorely tested and the floodgates break. This film captures one of those moments and the community's united response.
Director: Alonzo Speight
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: December 31, 1985
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The People United about?
- Boston, 1978: It was an intense period of racial conflict over school bussing and escalating incidents of police brutality in the predominantly Black section of Roxbury. In the wake of growing racial tension and violence, 12 black women were brutally and mysteriously murdered within an 18-month period; their murders remained unsolved. There are moments in the history of any community when its people are sorely tested and the floodgates break. This film captures one of those moments and the community's united response.
- Who directed The People United?
- The People United was directed by Alonzo Speight.
- How long is The People United?
- The People United has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is The People United?
- The People United is a Documentary film.
- Where was The People United produced?
- The People United was produced in United States of America.