The First Rainbow Coalition
Originally released in 2019. The First Rainbow Coalition is a documentary film. directed by Ray Santisteban. At just 56 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fred Hampton, Bobby Lee, and Bobby Rush
Synopsis
Chicago 1969: Activists from the Black Panthers, Young Lords, and Young Patriots united African Americans, Latinos, and poor whites to confront police brutality and unfair housing practices in one of America’s most segregated cities. A timely story of collective action, The First Rainbow Coalition tells this little-known chronicle of political struggle with insight and urgency using archival footage and interviews with those who lived it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 24, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
0h 56m
56 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Nantes Media, LLC
- ITVS
- Black Public Media
- Latino Public Broadcasting
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The First Rainbow Coalition about?
Chicago 1969: Activists from the Black Panthers, Young Lords, and Young Patriots united African Americans, Latinos, and poor whites to confront police brutality and unfair housing practices in one ...
Who directed The First Rainbow Coalition?
The First Rainbow Coalition was directed by Ray Santisteban.
How long is The First Rainbow Coalition?
The First Rainbow Coalition has a runtime of 0 hours and 56 minutes (56 minutes total).
When was The First Rainbow Coalition released?
The First Rainbow Coalition was released on October 24, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The First Rainbow Coalition?
The main cast of The First Rainbow Coalition includes Fred Hampton, Bobby Lee, Bobby Rush.