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The Busing Battleground

"The decades-long road to school desegregation"

September 11, 2023 1h 53m

Released 3 years ago in 2023. The Busing Battleground is a documentary/history film. directed by Cyndee Readdean.

Synopsis

The Busing Battleground pulls back the curtain on the volatile effort to end school segregation, detailing the decades-long struggle for educational equity that preceded the crisis. It illustrates how civil rights battles had to be fought across the North as well as the South and reckons with the class dimensions of the desegregation saga, exploring how the neighborhoods most impacted by the court’s order were the poorest in the city.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 11, 2023 2 years ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • American Experience Films
  • GBH
  • Winter Pink Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Busing Battleground about?

The Busing Battleground pulls back the curtain on the volatile effort to end school segregation, detailing the decades-long struggle for educational equity that preceded the crisis. It illustrates ...

Who directed The Busing Battleground?

The Busing Battleground was directed by Cyndee Readdean.

How long is The Busing Battleground?

The Busing Battleground has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was The Busing Battleground released?

The Busing Battleground was released on September 11, 2023 in theaters.