Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment (1963) is a documentary drama, directed by Robert Drew. It stars James Lipscomb and John F. Kennedy. It holds a mirror to racism and the struggle for freedom. The 52-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.
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What Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment Is About
During a two-day period before and after the University of Alabama integration crisis, the film uses five camera crews to follow President John F. Kennedy, attorney general Robert F. Kennedy, Alabama governor George Wallace, deputy attorney general Nicholas Katzenbach and the students Vivian Malone and James Hood. As Wallace has promised to personally block the two black students from enrolling in the university, the JFK administration discusses the best way to react to it, without rousing the crowd or making Wallace a martyr for the segregationist cause. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 1999.
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What is Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment about?
During a two-day period before and after the University of Alabama integration crisis, the film uses five camera crews to follow President John F. Kennedy, attorney general Robert F.
Where can I watch Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment?
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment?
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment runs for 52 minutes (52m).
When did Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment come out?
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment was released in 1963.
Who directed Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment?
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment was directed by Robert Drew.
Who stars in Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment?
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment stars James Lipscomb, John F. Kennedy, George Wallace, Robert F. Kennedy.
What is Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment's rating?
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.
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