The March
Originally released in 1964. The March is a documentary film. directed by James Blue. At just 33 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, and Joan Baez
Synopsis
The March, also known as The March to Washington, is a 1964 documentary film by James Blue about the 1963 civil rights March on Washington. It was made for the Motion Picture Service unit of the United States Information Agency for use outside the United States – the 1948 Smith-Mundt Act prevented USIA films from being shown domestically without a special act of Congress. In 1990 Congress authorized these films to be shown in the U.S. twelve years after their initial release. In 2008, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". (Wikipedia)
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
0h 33m
33 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- United States Information Agency (USIA)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The March about?
The March, also known as The March to Washington, is a 1964 documentary film by James Blue about the 1963 civil rights March on Washington. It was made for the Motion Picture Service unit of the Un...
Who directed The March?
The March was directed by James Blue.
How long is The March?
The March has a runtime of 0 hours and 33 minutes (33 minutes total).
When was The March released?
The March was released on December 31, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The March?
The main cast of The March includes Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Joan Baez, Carl Rowan, Marian Anderson.