American Revolution 2
American Revolution 2 begins with video of political demonstrations at the 1968 Democratic Convention and the aggressive response by the Chicago Police Department and the National Guard. In order to investigate the absence of African Americans at the protests, the filmmakers observe members of the Chicago branch of the Black Panther Party as they seek common ground with a range of white activist groups. In one scenario, Panther Bobby Lee and members of the Young Patriots, a group of white Appalachian activists from Chicago's Uptown district, arrange a rally against police brutality. The ostensibly diverse groups find common social and political goals that transcend racial differences: police brutality, poverty, unemployment, and deplorable living circumstances. This possibility for a cross-racial and inter-ethnic political movement is a beautiful but unmet ideal of the film.
Released: 1969-01-01
Genre:
Documentary