Documentary History

When the West Side Burned

2024
In the wake of the murder of Martin Luther King, chaos erupted on Chicago’s West Side.
Trailer
In the wake of the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968, chaos erupted on Chicago’s West Side. Grief turned into anger as protests, riots, looting, and fires consumed some neighborhoods. Audio-narrated descriptions of key visual elements are available.
Release Date
2024-10-25
Status
Released
Original Title
When the West Side Burned
Runtime
56 min
Original Language
EN
Overview
In the wake of the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968, chaos erupted on Chicago’s West Side. Grief turned into anger as protests, riots, looting, and fires consumed some neighborhoods. Audio-narrated descriptions of key visual elements are available.
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