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25/10/202456m

When the West Side Burned

“In the wake of the murder of Martin Luther King, chaos erupted on Chicago’s West Side.”

Synopsis

In the wake of the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968, chaos erupted on Chicago’s West Side. Grief turned into anger as protests, riots, looting, and fires consumed some neighborhoods. Audio-narrated descriptions of key visual elements are available.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Daniel Andries
Screenplay & Story
Daniel Andries, John Owens
Original Title
When the West Side Burned
Release Date
25/10/2024
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
56m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Daniel Andries

Screenplay & Story

Daniel Andries, John Owens

Producers

Daniel Andries

Department Leadership Roster

Daniel Andries

Director

Daniel Andries

Writer

Daniel Andries

Producer

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Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is When the West Side Burned about?

In the wake of the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968, chaos erupted on Chicago’s West Side. Grief turned into anger as protests, riots, looting, and fires consumed some neighborhoods. Audio-narrated descriptions of key visual elements are available.

Who directed When the West Side Burned?

When the West Side Burned was directed by Daniel Andries.

Who stars in When the West Side Burned?

The principal cast of When the West Side Burned includes Not specified.

When was When the West Side Burned released and how long is it?

When the West Side Burned was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 56m.