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The Five Demands (2023)
The Five Demands (2023)
Overview
In April 1969, a small group of Black and Puerto Rican students shut down the City College of New York, an elite public university located right in the heart of Harlem. Fueled by the revolutionary fervor sweeping the nation, the strike soon turned into an uprising, leading to the extended occupation of the campus, classes being canceled, students being arrested, and the resignation of the college president. Through archival footage and modern-day interviews, we follow the students’ struggle against the institutional racism that, for over a century, had shut out people of color from this and other public universities. The Five Demands 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.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Viewer Rating
5.9
Overview
In April 1969, a small group of Black and Puerto Rican students shut down the City College of New York, an elite public university located right in the heart of Harlem. Fueled by the revolutionary fervor sweeping the nation, the strike soon turned into an uprising, leading to the extended occupation of the campus, classes being canceled, students being arrested, and the resignation of the college president. Through archival footage and modern-day interviews, we follow the students’ struggle against the institutional racism that, for over a century, had shut out people of color from this and other public universities. The Five Demands 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.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
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Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a left-wing, anti-racist political ideology by championing radical student activism and systemic change to combat institutional racism and achieve racial justice. It aligns with progressive critiques of power structures and advocates for community empowerment.
This documentary explores the 1969 student strike at the City College of New York, led by Black and Puerto Rican students demanding greater diversity and equity. It critically examines institutional racism and educational inequality, highlighting the fight for inclusion and the impact of the strike on affirmative action and open admissions policies. The film centers on the experiences and activism of marginalized groups, providing a strong critique of historical exclusionary practices in higher education.
Secondary
The documentary 'The Five Demands' focuses on the 1969 student strike at City College of New York, addressing racial and educational equity. The narrative explores institutional racism and student activism, but does not feature or emphasize LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, the film offers no identifiable portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community.
No specific information is available regarding the depiction of transsexual characters or themes in 'The Five Demands'. Consequently, an evaluation of its impact on trans representation cannot be performed.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The documentary "The Five Demands" features real historical figures and participants. The film accurately portrays these individuals, with no characters depicted on screen having a gender different from their established historical or canonical gender.
The Five Demands is a documentary featuring real historical participants of the 1969 CCNY strike. These individuals appear as themselves or in archival footage, ensuring their on-screen portrayal aligns with their actual historical race. Therefore, no race swap occurs.
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