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63 Boycott

In 1963, over 200,000 Chicago public school students, mostly from CPS, staged massive protests against segregationist policies enforced by Superintendent Benjamin Willis, who had established temporary school units.

The documentary 63 Boycott tells the story of the 1963 Chicago School boycott, where over 200,000 people, mostly students, marched to protest the segregationist policies of CPS Superintendent Benjamin Willis.

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'63 Boycott - Today is Freedom Day

'63 Boycott - Today is Freedom Day

Info about 63 Boycott

Studio(s): Kartemquin Films

Originally Released: United States, Nov 06, 2016

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, Short