Episode of Series “Challenge for change/Societe nouvelle”.
Saul Alinsky, controversial professional organiser, goes to war against the conditions that keep the poor in poverty. The film shows how he helped Black ghettos in the United States find an effective, non-violent method of fighting for their rights. (Awards: New York; Columbus.)
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ACMI Identifier
009439
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - United States - New York - Awards
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → African Americans - Civil rights
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Human rights
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Poverty
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Race discrimination
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social conflict
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social justice
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social problems
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United States - Race relations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United States - Social conditions
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Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)