Dawson and ginzbergs agents of change premieres at. The film examines the racial conditions on college campuses across the u. Agents of change tells the timely and inspiring story of how successful protests. Agents of change is more than a movie, its a movement. From the wellpublicized events at sf state in 1968 to the image of black students with guns emerging from the takeover of the student union at cornell university in april 1969, the struggle for a. On saturday evening, cornell students, alumni, faculty and local ithaca residents were treated to a screening of the documentary agents of change at kennedy hall. Oct 25, 2018 she coproduced and codirected agents of change 2016.
From the wellpublicized events at san francisco state in 1968 to the image of black students with guns emerging from the takeover of the student union at cornell agents of change. Agents of change, the documentary film about the late 1960s student rebellions at san francisco state and cornell universities, which led to the establishment of black studies programs at both schools, is now available on dvd. Fremont elementary school choir performing agents of change by teresa jennings duration. Agents of change examines the untold story of the racial conditions on college campuses and in the country that led to these protests, revealing how unprepared these institutions were when confronted by demands for black studies programs, safer housing, fairer judicial proceedings, and changes to democratize the. With roger alvarado, zachary carter, harry edwards, eric evans. The nclac presents agents of change as the first film in its 20162017 southern circuit tour of independent filmmakers, at 7 p. Told through the voices of past student activists and organizers, agents of change looks at a pivotal moment when our nation was caught at the intersection of the civil rights, black power, and antivietnam war movements.
Agents of change examines the untold story of the racial conditions on college campuses and in the country that led to these protests. Aug 07, 2018 agents of change, the documentary film about the late 1960s student rebellions at san francisco state and cornell universities, which led to the establishment of black studies programs at both schools, is now available on dvd. Agents of change trailer feb 2015 from films for justice on vimeo. Oct 30, 2016 agents of change retells the events leading up to this picture at both cornell university and san francisco state university. This awardwinning documentary features a dynamic soundtrack written and. This film will play before the film agents of change. Agents of change wasproduced and directed by frank dawson and abby ginzberg, who were both student activists at cornell university in the late 1960s. Agents of change links the past to the present and the present to the. Agents of change documentary to be screened at kings feb. Chase palmer, screenwriter for the 2017 film it, will be holding a question and answer discussion at the scwhartz performing arts center today. This film examines the untold story of racial conditions on college campuses in the 1960s. Ginzberg films agents of changes examines the untold story of racial conditions on college campuses that led to protests across the country at over colleges. Agents of change examines the racial conditions on college campuses across the u. For information about how to gain access to the film, head to california newsreels website.
Agents of change an apt portrait of social activism the. Focusing on seminal struggles at san francisco state and cornell university, agents of change powerfully demonstrates this sadly still topical call for inclusivity. A new documentary about student strikes raises the question. Watch agents of change online vimeo on demand on vimeo. From the wellpublicized events at san francisco state in 1968 to the image of black students with guns emerging from the takeover of the student union at cornell agents of change documentary trailer on vimeo. From the wellpublicized events at san francisco state in 1968 to the image of black students with guns emerging from the takeover of the student union at cornell university in april 1969, the struggle for a more relevant and meaningful education, including demands for black and ethnic studies programs. Through the stories of the films characters who were caught at the crossroads of the civil rights and black power movements at a pivotal time in american history, their struggle echoes the. Stolen days il ladro di giorni, directed by guido lombardi italy 2019. Agents of change an apt portrait of social activism. Agents of change 2017 directed by frank dawson, abby. Aug 26, 2016 agents of change was produced and directed by frank dawson and abby ginzberg, who were both student activists at cornell university in the late 1960s. Frank douglas 77 and alumni association special achievement awardee shared their experiences as students on the cornell university campus during the pivotal civil rights era of the late 1960s depicted in the film. From the wellpublicized events at sf state in 1968 to the image of black students with guns emerging from the takeover of the student union at cornell. The films characters were caught at the crossroads of the civil rights, black power, and antivietnam war movements.
He is the coproducerdirector of the documentary film, agents of change. Agents of change tells the timely and inspiring story of how successful protests for equity and inclusion led to establishing the first black and ethnic studies departments at two very different universities. San francisco state in 1968 and cornell university in 1969. In september, a documentary film about the willard straight hall takeover played at cornell cinemain willard straight hall. The struggle for a more relevant and meaningful education, including demands for black and ethnic studies. Agents of change examines the racial conditions on college campuses. Dawson is now an associate dean, and former chair of the communication and media studies department, at santa monica college. It was broadcast on america reframed in february, 2018. Film synopsis from the wellpublicized events at san francisco state in. National broadcast documentary film agents of change on. Cornell cinema screening documentary about armed 1969. Agents of change retells the events leading up to this picture at both cornell university and san francisco state university. Hollywoodthe cornell black alumni association, cornell in hollywood and diversity alumni programs invite you to attend a screening of california humanitiessupported film agents of change, a film that examines the untold story of racial conditions on college campuses in the 1960s the filmmakers abby ginzberg 71 and frank dawson 72 will join the event for a post screening discussion.
The filmmakers abby ginzberg 71 and frank dawson 72 will join us for a post screening discussion. Agents of change documentary to be screened at kings. Mar 05, 2019 the cornell black alumni association, cornell in hollywood and diversity alumni programs invite you to attend a screening of agents of change, a film that examines the untold story of racial conditions on college campuses in the 1960s. Agents of change, an awardwinning film about the black studentled protest movement on college campuses in the late 1960s, documents the events surrounding the takeover of willard straight hall by black students at cornell in april, 1969. Agents of change wins awards at film festival academe blog. Read more current struggles to make colleges welcoming and relevant for students of color continue movements which swept across campuses fifty years ago. The film was shown to enthusiastic audiences at the aaups 2015 and 2016 summer institutes. The short film agents of change highlights childrens vulnerability to natural disasters and their capacity to reduce the risks faced by their communities. Through the stories of the young men and women who were at the forefront of these efforts, agents of change examines the untold story of the racial conditions. From the wellpublicized events at san francisco state in 1968 to the image of black students with guns emerging from the takeover of the student union at cornell university in april 1969, the struggle for a more relevant and meaningful education, including demands. Agents of change film screening and discussion with filmmakers abby ginzberg 71 and frank dawson 72. Alums documentary revisits the 1969 straight takeover. Nov 28, 2016 in september, a documentary film about the willard straight hall takeover played at cornell cinemain willard straight hall.
Feb 01, 2018 film screening and discussion with the filmmakers, frank dawson and abby ginzberg. Agents of change with director abby ginzberg in collaboration with cornell university. Through the stories of these young men and women who were at the forefront of these efforts, agents of change examines the untold story of the racial conditions on college campuses and in the country that led to these protests. Sep 14, 2016 the north central louisiana arts council presents agents of change as the first film in its 20162017 southern circuit tour of independent filmmakers, at 7 p. Apr 16, 2019 the cornell community will mark the 50th anniversary of the occupation of willard straight hall with a film screening of agents of change. Many of the same demands for curricular changes, increased minority student recruitment, and the hiring of minority faculty are surfacing in campus protests today, revealing the. Focusing on seminal struggles at san francisco state and cornell university, agents of change powerfully demonstrates this. Agents of change, an awardwinning film about the black studentled protest movement on college campuses in the late 1960s, documents the events surrounding the takeover of willard. Agents of change links the past to the present and the present to the pastmaking it not just a movie but a movement. The screening will be followed by a discussion of the film with codirector and coproducer abby ginzburg and participant and. It screenwriter chase palmer to answer questions at. A new documentary about student strikes raises the. Agents of change presents this dramatic, untold story through the experiences of those on the front lines at sf state and cornell university, introducing todays audiences to a piece of forgotten history, but one which resonates with college students of color today, many of whom feel like the film accurately depicts the situation they find.
Dawson and ginzbergs agents of change premieres at black. It includes current interviews with the actual protesters who all appear to look far younger than they likely are that retell how the events actually happened. The cornell black alumni association, cornell in hollywood and diversity alumni programs invite you to attend a screening of agents of change, a film that. This is the first featurelength documentary to cover the events at cornell.
From the wellpublicized events at san francisco state in 1968 to the image of black students with guns emerging from the takeover of the student. From the wellpublicized events at san francisco state in 1968 to the image of black students with guns emerging from the takeover of the student union at cornell university in april, 1969, the struggle for a more relevant and meaningful education, including demands for black and ethnic studies programs, became a clarion call across the country. Frank dawson earned his undergraduate degree from cornell university and a. And cbaa, with the class of 1973, is sponsoring a screening and discussion of the film agents of change, which chronicles black students activism at cornell that led to the willard straight hall occupation in 1969.
Agents of change examines the untold story of racial conditions on college campuses that led to protests across the country at over colleges. Agents of change lays out how young black students fought to. From the wellpublicized events at sf state in 1968 to the image of black students with guns emerging from the takeover of the student union at cornell university in april 1969, the struggle for a more relevant and meaningful education became a clarion call across the country in the late 1960s. Agents of change is an awardwinning film about the blackled student protest movement of the late 1960s which helped bring about black and ethnic studies programs across the country. Agents of change now available on dvd academe blog. Agents of change, tells the timely and inspiring story of how successful protests for equity and inclusion led to establishing the first black and ethnic studies departments at two very different universities, san francisco state 1968 and cornell 1969. Cornell on the vineyard 2019 alumni, parents, and friends. Apr 19, 2017 agents of change trailer feb 2015 from films for justice on vimeo. Agents of change lays out how young black students fought. Cornell cinema screening documentary about armed 1969 protest. Black students and the transformation of the american university, thursday, sept. Current struggles to make colleges welcoming and relevant for students of color continue movements which swept across campuses fifty years ago. Museum of the african diaspora moad and california historical society chs to honor the 50th anniversary of the third world strike and the rise of ethnic studies at san francisco state university with a screening of the gripping documentary agents of change. Film synopsis from the wellpublicized events at san francisco state in 1968 to the image of black students with guns emerging from the takeover of the student union at cornell university in april, 1969, the struggle for a more relevant and meaningful education, including demands for black and ethnic studies programs, became a clarion call across the country in the late 1960s.
The films characters were at the crossroads of change and controversy at a pivotal time in americas history. Showing on thursday 5 th march in cinema made in italy, london stolen days il ladro di giorni can be seen as the story of a boy on the cusp of adolescence, but its presentation is richer and more multilayered than the usual comingof. Agents of change was produced and directed by frank dawson and abby ginzberg, who were both student activists at cornell university in. Agents of change agents of change film synopsis from the wellpublicized events at san francisco state in 1968 to the image of black students with guns emerging from the takeover of the student union at cornell university in april, 1969, the struggle for a more relevant and meaningful education, including demands for black and ethnic studies. The cornell community will mark the 50th anniversary of the occupation of willard straight hall with a film screening of agents of change. Through the stories of the young men and women who were at the forefront of these efforts, agents of change examines the untold story of the racial conditions on college campuses and in the country that led to. The hourlong film, agents of change, explores the events of april 1969, when african american students occupied the straighteventually arming themselves with smuggledin guns after repelling an incursion by white. Through the stories of the films characters who were caught at the crossroads of the civil rights and black power movements at a pivotal time in. The films characters were caught at the crossroads of the civil rights, black power, and antivietnam war movements at a pivotal time in americas history. Join us for an opportunity to learn more about the impetus of that. National broadcast of california humanitiessupported documentary film agents of change on america reframed.
Elizabeth wilsonanstey hosted a showing of the movie documentary agents of change. Many of the same demands for curricular changes, increased minority student recruitment, and the hiring of minority faculty are. Join us for an opportunity to learn more about the impetus of that change through many untold stories from varied perspectives. Sep 19, 2016 agents of change examines the untold story of the racial conditions on college campuses and in the country in the late 1960s that led to protests on college campuses from sf state to cornell. This film captures the wellpublicized events at san francisco state college in 1968 and the occupation of the student union at cornell in 1969. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with ziza delgado, juanita tamayo lott, and jason ferreira as well as an info session about next years 50th anniversary of the third world liberation front at uc berkeley. Agents of change, on the latest installment of america reframed, gives a fascinating and important subject a blander treatment than it deserves. Film screening and discussion with the filmmakers, frank dawson and abby ginzberg. Agents of change looks at a pivotal moment when our nation was caught at the intersection of the civil rights, black power, and antivietnam war movements. Agents of change, tells the timely and inspiring story of how successful protests. The cornell black alumni association, cornell in hollywood and diversity alumni programs invite you to attend a screening of agents of change, a film that examines the untold story of racial conditions on college campuses in the 1960s.
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