Grant Park 1968 - The Day After Democratic National Convention
Identifier
F.2010-02-0204
Date Of Production
1968
Abstract
Footage depicting the streets of Chicago the day after the 1968 Democratic National Convention and the riots that shook the nation.
The film begins with a shot of the Café Bonaparte at the Sheraton-Blackstone, located at 636 South Michigan Ave and East Balbo Drive, in Chicago. A few demonstrators can be seen carrying signs as an NBC news truck drives by. Camera men are shown trying to capture footage of the protestors. Towards the end of the film, anti-war protesters march as Eugene McCarthy addresses the crowd.
The film begins with a shot of the Café Bonaparte at the Sheraton-Blackstone, located at 636 South Michigan Ave and East Balbo Drive, in Chicago. A few demonstrators can be seen carrying signs as an NBC news truck drives by. Camera men are shown trying to capture footage of the protestors. Towards the end of the film, anti-war protesters march as Eugene McCarthy addresses the crowd.
Run Time
10 min 16 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
425 feet
Color
Color
Sound
Silent
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Work Prints
Genre
Form
Subject
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Democratic National Convention (1968: Chicago, Ill.)
Chicago (Ill.)
Demonstrations
Democratic National Convention (1968: Chicago, Ill.)
Chicago (Ill.)
Demonstrations
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