The March
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)
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The March (1963, restored)
Type: Clip • Published 2013-09-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Blue
- Screenplay & Story
- James Blue
- Original Title
- The March
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 33m
- Production Studios
- United States Information Agency (USIA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Blue
James Blue
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James Blue
Director
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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 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)
Who directed The March?
The March was directed by James Blue.
Who stars in The March?
The principal cast of The March includes Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Joan Baez, Carl Rowan, Marian Anderson.
When was The March released and how long is it?
The March was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 33m.