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The Children Were Watching

1961· 0h 25m

Documentary

Directed by Richard Leacock

8.0/ 10

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Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Criterion Channel

Overview

A harrowing portrait of the struggle for school desegregation in New Orleans against the violent protests of white parents.

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