Oscar Nominated Documentary - Berkeley in the Sixties October 25, 2012

Berkeley in the Sixties recaptures the exhilaration and turmoil of the unprecedented student protests that shaped a generation and changed the course of America.

This 1990 Academy Award Nominee for Best Documentary Feature interweaves the memories of 15 former student leaders, who grapple with the meaning of their actions. Their recollections are interwoven with footage culled from thousands of historical clips and hundreds of interviews.

This film is not rated. A post-film discussion will include a panel of current student activists responding to the film. This event is co-sponsored by the University of Michigan Community Scholars' Program.