American Revolution 2 begins with footage of the political demonstrations at the 1968 Democratic Convention and the forceful reaction of the Chicago Police Department and the National Guard. Investigating the lack of an African American presence at the protests, the filmmakers follow members of the Chicago chapter of the Black Panther Party as they search for common ground with a variety of white activist groups. In one scene, Panther Bobby Lee and members of the Young Patriots, a community of white Appalachian activists living in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, organize to protest police brutality. The seemingly disparate groups find shared social and political objectives that overcome racial differences – police violence, poverty, lack of employment, and poor living conditions. This potential for a cross-racial and interethnic political movement is the movie’s beautiful but unrealized dream.
Credits
American Revolution 2 Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Dick Gregory
He was 36, 84 years old when he died
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as Himself - Comedian |
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Bobby Rush
He was 22, now 77 years old
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as Himself - BPP Defense Minister |
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Pierre Salinger
He was 43, 79 years old when he died
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as Himself - Delegate |
American Revolution 2 Crew
| Name |
Department |
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John Mason as Editor. He was 11 (61) years old when He died
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Editing |
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Mike Gray as Cinematography. He was 33 (77) years old when He died
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Crew |
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Mike Gray as Director. He was 33 (77) years old when He died
|
Directing |
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Mike Gray as Producer. He was 33 (77) years old when He died
|
Production |
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Howard Alk as Cinematography. He was 39 (52) years old when He died
|
Crew |
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Howard Alk as Director. He was 39 (52) years old when He died
|
Directing |
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Howard Alk as Editor. He was 39 (52) years old when He died
|
Editing |
