The Columbia Revolt (Newsreel #14) (1968)

The Columbia Revolt (Newsreel #14) (1968) poster

In April 1968, black and white students rebelled against the university administration, occupying five buildings, including the president's office in one of the first campus revolts of the Civil Rights/Vietnam War era. The revolt began as a protest against university expansion into neighboring communities and its role as a slum lord. After five days of student control, the administrators and trustees ordered the police to clear the buildings. What resulted was an unprecedented display of brutality and repression. Narrated by one of the student rebels, the detailed eyewitness account of this event galvanized other campus revolts around the country.

Director: Newsreel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date:
Production: Newsreel
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

new york city, student protest, columbia university

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Columbia Revolt (Newsreel #14) about?
In April 1968, black and white students rebelled against the university administration, occupying five buildings, including the president's office in one of the first campus revolts of the Civil Rights/Vietnam War era. The revolt began as a protest against university expansion into neighboring communities and its role as a slum lord. After five days of student control, the administrators and trustees ordered the police to clear the buildings. What resulted was an unprecedented display of brutality and repression. Narrated by one of the student rebels, the detailed eyewitness account of this event galvanized other campus revolts around the country.
Who directed The Columbia Revolt (Newsreel #14)?
The Columbia Revolt (Newsreel #14) was directed by Newsreel.
How long is The Columbia Revolt (Newsreel #14)?
The Columbia Revolt (Newsreel #14) has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is The Columbia Revolt (Newsreel #14)?
The Columbia Revolt (Newsreel #14) is a Documentary film.
Where was The Columbia Revolt (Newsreel #14) produced?
The Columbia Revolt (Newsreel #14) was produced in United States of America.