Sharing History - 1968 Event - East LA - HBO Special

Hi Group, just sharing some info on an HBO special if
you are interested. I grew up during the 60's and
70's and remember this event. In my teen years I was
a little bit of an activist and we had somewhat of
this same type of event where kids walked-out of
school, except we did this on Sept. 16th.

It premiered this evening but will be on again March
21st 9:00 p.m., just check your HBO listing for the
schedule.

Carol

From HBO films:

"A film with a powerful message that resonates 38
years after the events it depicts occurred, Walkout is
the stirring true story of the Chicano students of
East LA, who in 1968 staged several dramatic walkouts
in their high schools to protest academic prejudice
and dire school conditions. Aided by a popular and
progressive young teacher, Sal Castro, Paula
Crisostomo and a group of young Chicano activists
battle parents, teachers, bureaucrats, the police and
public opinion to make their point. Along the way, the
students learn profound lessons about embracing their
own identity and standing up for what they believe in.
Set in 1968, a tumultuous year that shook America to
its foundation, Walkout is a vivid reminder that
people can change the world."

This is the link:

http://www.hbo.com/films/walkout

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