July '64
Synopsis
A historic three-day race riot erupted in two African American neighborhoods in the northern, mid-sized city of Rochester, New York. On the night of July 24, 1964, frustration and resentment brought on by institutional racism, overcrowding, lack of job opportunity and police dog attacks exploded in racial violence that brought Rochester to its knees. Combines historic archival footage, news reports, and interviews with witnesses and participants to dig deeply into the causes and effects of the historic disturbance.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
PBS WXXI Rochester
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carvin Eison
- Original Title
- July '64
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- ImageWordSound
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carvin Eison
Chris Christopher
Department Leadership Roster
Carvin Eison
Director
Chris Christopher
Producer
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What is July '64 about?
A historic three-day race riot erupted in two African American neighborhoods in the northern, mid-sized city of Rochester, New York. On the night of July 24, 1964, frustration and resentment brought on by institutional racism, overcrowding, lack of job opportunity and police dog attacks exploded in racial violence that brought Rochester to its knees. Combines historic archival footage, news reports, and interviews with witnesses and participants to dig deeply into the causes and effects of the historic disturbance.
Who directed July '64?
July '64 was directed by Carvin Eison.
Who stars in July '64?
The principal cast of July '64 includes Roscoe Lee Browne.
When was July '64 released and how long is it?
July '64 was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 54m.