HBO's Walkout...about Chicano 1968 protests on at 11:00 tonight.

[madfloridian]

I saw Elmos interviewed on this today on one of the cable shows. The interviewer was courteous, he sounded clear that this has not been publicized before. Has it been on before?


http://www.hbo.com/apps/schedule/ScheduleServlet?ACTION_DETAIL=DETAIL&FOCUS_ID=586150

Rated TV14: ADULT CONTENT, ADULT LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE

Running Time: 110 minutes

Genre: Drama, History

America was built on equality and opportunity, but when those things are denied, it's time to fight back. This HBO Films production details the stirring true story of a group of Mexican American students who did just that when they staged a compelling 1968 walkout to protest the injustices of the public high-school system in East Los Angeles. Set against the background of the national civil-rights movement, the film stars Alexa Vega as an idealistic honors student who takes on the school system's blatant discrimination against Mexican Americans by banding with a group of fellow activists to coordinate a multi-school walkout of students. The result would send an unequivocal message to American educators and administrators that endures today. Michael Pena, Yancey Arias and Efren Ramirez co-star. Directed by Edward James Olmos (the Oscar(R)-nominated star of 1988's Stand and Deliver). Widescreen.

Actors: ALEXA VEGA, MICHAEL PENA

Director(s): EDWARD JAMES OLMOS

They showed previews from the film...think it was MSNBC, not sure.

http://www.hbo.com/films/walkout/

Think I will watch it.

[Faygo Kid]

1. Thanks! Sounds great. 1968- what a year.

I remember that well. One astounding thing after another that year. I will watch it, or tape it, depending on the quality of the title game. Thanks.

[madfloridian]

2. Forgot to add...the 2nd link says it premiered March 18.

I never saw anything listed or noticed it.

[Lost-in-FL]

3. Thank you so much!!

I missed it the first time! I wanted to see it so bad...

[madfloridian]

4. Most welcome. Elmos, I swear, looked 10 years younger.

I have not seen him in a while, but he looked very good.

[madfloridian]

5. Anyone watching this? They were beating them.

I don't remember ever knowing about these events. Did they hush them up? They were throwing them to the ground and beating them with fists and clubs.