American Revolution 2

American Revolution 2

A thoughtful reading of the American political reality outside of the 1968 student demonstrations in Chicago follows the footsteps of Black Panther Bobby Lee, as he attempts to find a common cause with the poor Appalachian white community living in the city. Despite their seeming differences, the groups find shared experiences – police violence, poverty, lack of employment – and insinuate a cruel hope for the birth of a cross-racial and interethnic political movement.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.


Direction: Howard Alk
Cinematography: Mike Gray, Howard Alk
Editing: Howard Alk, Jones Cullinan, John Mason, Chuck Olin
Production: The Film Group
Producers: Mike Gray, William R. Cottle
Executive producer: Jim Dennett
Format: ProRes 422HD
Color: B&W
Production Country: USA
Production Year: 1969
Duration: 76'
Contact: Chicago Film Archives, info@chicagofilmarchives.org

Howard Alk

Filmography

1969 American Revolution 2
1971 The Murder of Fred Hampton