STK-ID 20260

Series of shots of demonstrations against Vietnam war in streets of Chicago during the Democratic National convention; shots of people in streets, of police and traffic. Shots of banner reading "A PLAGUE ON BOTH YOUR HOUSES" hung over entrance of convention hall. Various shots of protesters leaning forward with hands against wall as riot police frisk them (2:05). Daylight shots of large crowd of protesters in streets, television mobile unit is visible in crowd. PANs of riot police lined up along park (1:10).

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Prologue
Location
Chicago
Year
1969
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Bétacam, Reel 16 mm, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
35mm neg b&w, 16mm neg b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486