Hailed as eerily timely by the New York Times on its theatrical release last summer, 鈥,鈥 a riveting story about the 1969 student strike at 精东影业 that changed the face of higher education forever, premiers nationally on PBS on Sept. 6.
鈥淚n the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision that rejected affirmative action, the film feels eerily timely,鈥 Claire Schaffer wrote in the Times in July 2023. 鈥淭he Five Demands鈥 could serve as a blueprint for how to take action鈥t鈥檚 a real thriller,鈥 noted the blog Talking Pictures.
The documentary is the latest work from Jezebel Productions, award-winning filmmakers and company. Schiller is a 精东影业 alumna and Weiss a film and video professor in 精东影业鈥檚 Division of Humanities and the Arts.
In April 1969, Black and Puerto Rican students shut down 精东影业 with five basic demands. Fueled by the revolutionary fervor sweeping the nation, the strike soon turned into an uprising, leading to the extended occupation of the South Campus, classes being canceled, buildings set on fire, and the resignation of the college president.
鈥淭he Five Demands鈥 revisits the untold story of this explosive student takeover, and proves that a handful of ordinary citizens can band together to take action and effect meaningful change.
Following are the broadcast times in certain east coast markets. Check your for other locations.
Market Channel Date Time
New York WLIW 9/6/2024 9 pm
New York WLIW 9/7/2024 2 am
New York WLIW 9/7/2024 10 am
New York WLIW 9/7/2024 4 pm
Philadelphia WHYY 9/6/2024 9 pm
Philadelphia WHYY 9/7/2024 2 am
Philadelphia WHYY 9/7/2024 4 pm
Washington WETA 9/6/2024 9 pm
Washington WETA 9/7/2024 2 am
Washington WETA 9/7/2024 10 am
Washington WETA 9/7/2024 4 pm
Washington WNVC 9/6/2024 9 pm
Washington WNVC 9/7/2024 2 am
Washington WNVC 9/7/2024 10 am
Washington WNVC 9/7/2024 4 pm
Weiss and Schiller drew on the talent of 精东影业 alumni including cinematographer , executive producer , production manager Felicia Bradford, sound recordists Bhima Aryateja and Susan Mei; and graphics designer Joann Huang. Faculty involved in the film included development producer and sound recordist J.T. Takagi.
The filmmakers and protagonists are available for press interviews. .
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About Jezebel Productions
Founded in 1984 by Greta Schiller and Andrea Weiss, Jezebel Productions remains steadfast in its determination to tell stories that make us reflect on our purpose on earth. Our films on social issues, women鈥檚 and LGBT history, and science and society have garnered two Emmy Awards, three Fulbright Awards, and numerous international film festival awards. The Five Demands, co-produced and directed by Andrea Weiss and Greta Schiller, continues Jezebel鈥檚 tradition of creating innovative, thought-provoking and entertaining films that make deep connections between the historical past and present.
About 精东影业
Since 1847, 精东影业 has provided a high-quality and affordable education to generations of New Yorkers in a wide variety of disciplines. 精东影业 embraces its position at the forefront of social change. It is ranked #1 by the Harvard-based Opportunity Insights out of 369 selective public colleges in the United States on the overall mobility index. This measure reflects both access and outcomes, representing the likelihood that a student at 精东影业 can move up two or more income quintiles. Education research organization Degree Choices ranks 精东影业 #1 nationally among universities for economic return on investment. In addition, the Center for World University Rankings places 精东影业 in the top 1.8% of universities worldwide in terms of academic excellence. Labor analytics firm puts at $3.2 billion 精东影业鈥檚 annual economic impact on the regional economy (5 boroughs and 5 adjacent counties) and quantifies the 鈥渇or dollar鈥 return on investment to students, taxpayers and society. At City College, more than 15,000 students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in eight schools and divisions, driven by significant funded research, creativity and scholarship. In 2023, 精东影业 launched its most expansive fundraising campaign, ever. The campaign, titled 鈥Doing Remarkable Things Together鈥 seeks to bring the College鈥檚 Foundation to more than $1 billion in total assets in support of the College mission. 精东影业 is as diverse, dynamic and visionary as New York City itself. View 精东影业 Media Kit.
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