The Bus
“Members of a Bay Area chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality ride a chartered Greyhound bus cross-country to the March for Jobs and Freedom.”
Synopsis
The struggle for civil rights has been one of the most important issues of American life for the last fifty years. In August of 1963, groups from all over the country journeyed to Washington D.C. for a massive demonstration, and this film is a fascinating document of this event. Celebrated filmmaker Haskell Wexler ("Medium Cool") traveled with the San Francisco delegation, photographing and conversing candidly with the participants. He has succeeded admirably in capturing the significance and drama of this historic trip.
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Clips from "The Bus" (1963)
Type: Clip • Published 2013-08-05
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Haskell Wexler
- Screenplay & Story
- Haskell Wexler
- Original Score
- Richard Markowitz
- Original Title
- The Bus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Haskell Wexler
Haskell Wexler
Richard Markowitz
Haskell Wexler
Conrad Bentzen
Haskell Wexler
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Haskell Wexler
Writer
Haskell Wexler
Director
Haskell Wexler
Producer
Conrad Bentzen
Editor
Haskell Wexler
Director of Photography
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What is The Bus about?
The struggle for civil rights has been one of the most important issues of American life for the last fifty years. In August of 1963, groups from all over the country journeyed to Washington D.C. for a massive demonstration, and this film is a fascinating document of this event. Celebrated filmmaker Haskell Wexler ("Medium Cool") traveled with the San Francisco delegation, photographing and conversing candidly with the participants. He has succeeded admirably in capturing the significance and drama of this historic trip.
Who directed The Bus?
The Bus was directed by Haskell Wexler.
Who stars in The Bus?
The principal cast of The Bus includes Martin Luther King Jr..
When was The Bus released and how long is it?
The Bus was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bus was composed by Richard Markowitz.