Sunday
Synopsis
Dan Drasin's documentary short, shot in a single afternoon in 1961, is often cited as the first major social protest film of the Sixties. When 19-year-old Drasin and his friends joined folk singers and protesters in Greenwich Village's Washington Square Park, they confronted NYC authorities to protest the cancellation of a standing permit to gather and sing in the park on Sundays. Here are the first signs of the political, racial and cultural issues that would soon erupt during the decade.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Drasin
- Original Title
- Sunday
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Drasin
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Drasin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunday
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What is Sunday about?
Dan Drasin's documentary short, shot in a single afternoon in 1961, is often cited as the first major social protest film of the Sixties. When 19-year-old Drasin and his friends joined folk singers and protesters in Greenwich Village's Washington Square Park, they confronted NYC authorities to protest the cancellation of a standing permit to gather and sing in the park on Sundays. Here are the first signs of the political, racial and cultural issues that would soon erupt during the decade.
Who directed Sunday?
Sunday was directed by Daniel Drasin.
Who stars in Sunday?
The principal cast of Sunday includes Izzy Young.
When was Sunday released and how long is it?
Sunday was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 17m.