King in Chicago.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

McClellan, Seth, director.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968.

King, Martin Luther.

Chicago Freedom Movement (1966).

African Americans--Civil rights--Illinois--Chicago--History--20th century.

African Americans.

Civil rights movements--Illinois--Chicago--History--20th century.

Civil rights movements.

Chicago (Ill.)--Race relations.

Chicago (Ill.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (00:56:46)) : sound, color

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Good Docs, 2009.

Language Note:

Closed-captions in English.

Summary:

In 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Chicago Freedom Movement grappled with many of the same problems that are in the headlines today — the corrosive effects of pervasive racism and persistent poverty. Americans usually recall or learn about Dr. King's leadership in confronting southern racism in Selma and Montgomery, Alabama. Far less discussed is his prophetic leadership in 1966 confronting northern racism and poverty as part of the Chicago Freedom Movement. This film emphasizes King's understanding of the link between the goals of the Civil Rights Movement and the social injustice of poverty. Candid interviews with Jesse Jackson, James Bevel, Michael Pfleger, and others, and period photos and stirring traditional music by Rutha Harris shine a light on their struggle for justice. The voices of our interview subjects sound cries of alarm and hope as they reflect on the legacy of the Chicago Freedom Movement and Dr. King.

Participant:

Director, Seth McClellan.

Notes:

Description based on XML content.

ISBN:

1-03-624681-7

9781036246815

OCLC:

1584443627

Publisher Number:

301617