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Crisis at Central High

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Unassuming yet determined teacher Elizabeth Huckaby (Joanne Woodward) is caught in the middle of one of America's defining moments in the 20th century -- the racial integration of schools. Arkansas' Central High is the venue, and Huckaby and her allies must fight mounting anger and racism to allow several black students to matriculate and lead normal student lives. This film depicts that entire fateful school year, which required military intervention to guarantee the students' safety.

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Dawn P I LOVED this movie. I like historical movies and shows anyway, but the fact that 3 of cousins were all in the movie as well, they were all in the crowd of protesting students on the first day. They all said it was awful to relive such hate that had touched their school and city that they love so much. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/12/24 Full Review Audience Member This television made drama is a real surprise. Extremely well done, and what a remarkable performance from Joanne Woodward. It is very sensitively told, very powerful and emotional. Very well done. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Unassuming yet determined teacher Elizabeth Huckaby (Joanne Woodward) is caught in the middle of one of America's defining moments in the 20th century -- the racial integration of schools. Arkansas' Central High is the venue, and Huckaby and her allies must fight mounting anger and racism to allow several black students to matriculate and lead normal student lives. This film depicts that entire fateful school year, which required military intervention to guarantee the students' safety.
Director
Lamont Johnson
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 55m