Berkeley in the Sixties facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Berkeley in the Sixties |
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| Directed by | Mark Kitchell |
| Produced by | Mark Kitchell |
| Written by | Susan Griffin Mark Kitchell Stephen Most |
| Narrated by | Susan Griffin |
| Starring | Frank Bardacke Jentri Anders John Gage Jack Weinberg Jackie Goldberg Michael Rossman Bobby Seale David Hilliard Ruth Rosen Suzy Nelson Barry Melton John Searle Mike Miller Hardy Frye Susan Griffin Anne Weills |
| Music by | Various artists |
| Cinematography | Stephen Lighthill |
| Editing by | Veronica Selver |
| Distributed by | California Newsreel |
| Release date(s) | September 26, 1990 (New York City) |
| Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Berkeley in the Sixties is a documentary film from 1990. It was made by Mark Kitchell. This film looks back at the exciting and important changes that happened in Berkeley, California, during the 1960s. It helps us understand a big part of American history.
What the Film is About
This movie shows how the Free Speech Movement began. This movement was about students fighting for their right to speak freely on campus. The film starts in May 1960 with important hearings in San Francisco.
It also explores the rise of the "counterculture" in Berkeley. This was a time when many young people questioned old rules. They explored new ways of living and thinking. The film ends with events around People's Park in 1969. This was a community effort to create a park.
The movie features 15 students who were active during this time. It also includes old videos of famous people. You will see Mario Savio, who was a leader in the Free Speech Movement. Other important figures include singer Joan Baez and civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr..
You will also see Huey Newton, Allen Ginsberg, and Governor Ronald Reagan. The film even includes footage of the band Grateful Dead. Berkeley in the Sixties is dedicated to Fred Cody. He was the person who started Cody's Books, a famous bookstore.
Awards and Recognition
This film was recognized for its quality. It was nominated for a big award. This was the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. This award is given to the best documentary film of the year.
The film also won some other important awards:
- 1990 Sundance Film Festival: It won the Audience Award in 1990. This means many people at the festival really liked it.
- National Society of Film Critics Awards 1990: It was named Best Documentary in 1991.
It was also nominated for another award at the Sundance Film Festival. This was the Grand Jury Prize in 1990. The film was shown on the PBS TV series POV.
