THE LEMON GROVE INCIDENT

THE LEMON GROVE INCIDENT

    Price: $310.00

    Code: 1363

    Produced by Paul Espinosa
    1985, 58 minutes
    Purchase: $310 Classroom Rental: $125

    Based on actual historical events, this docudrama, which blends archival photos, dramatic reenactments and interviews with former students, portrays the efforts of the Mexican- American community in Lemon Grove, California, to challenge local school segregation practices and racial discrimination in Depression-era America.



    * Three Emmys, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
    * Gold Award, Houston Film Festival




    "A top-notch, polished presentation." - Booklist (American Library Association)

    "Well-researched docudrama. Highly recommended for use in law schools, undergraduate courses in American history and Chicano studies, and for high school and general audiences." - Choice (American Library Association)





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