

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
Daniel Andries
Daniel Andries, John Owens
Daniel Andries
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Andries
Director
Daniel Andries
Writer
Daniel Andries
Producer
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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.





























