¡Palante, Siempre Palante! The Young Lords
Synopsis
In the midst of the African American civil rights struggle, protests to end the Vietnam War and the women's movement for equality, Puerto Rican and Latino communities fought for economic and social justice. From Chicago streets to the barrios of New York City and other urban centers, the Young Lords emerged to demand decent living conditions and raised a militant voice for the empowerment of the Puerto Rican people in the United States. Palante, Siempre Palante documents the history with on-camera interviews, archival footage, photographs and music. The documentary surveys Puerto Rican history, the Young Lords' activities and philosophy, the torturous end of the organization and its inspiring legacy.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Iris Morales
- Original Title
- ¡Palante, Siempre Palante! The Young Lords
- Country of Origin
- Puerto Rico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Iris Morales
Department Leadership Roster
Iris Morales
Director
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What is ¡Palante, Siempre Palante! The Young Lords about?
In the midst of the African American civil rights struggle, protests to end the Vietnam War and the women's movement for equality, Puerto Rican and Latino communities fought for economic and social justice. From Chicago streets to the barrios of New York City and other urban centers, the Young Lords emerged to demand decent living conditions and raised a militant voice for the empowerment of the Puerto Rican people in the United States. Palante, Siempre Palante documents the history with on-camera interviews, archival footage, photographs and music. The documentary surveys Puerto Rican history, the Young Lords' activities and philosophy, the torturous end of the organization and its inspiring legacy.
Who directed ¡Palante, Siempre Palante! The Young Lords?
¡Palante, Siempre Palante! The Young Lords was directed by Iris Morales.
Who stars in ¡Palante, Siempre Palante! The Young Lords?
The principal cast of ¡Palante, Siempre Palante! The Young Lords includes Not specified.
When was ¡Palante, Siempre Palante! The Young Lords released and how long is it?
¡Palante, Siempre Palante! The Young Lords was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 48m.