Dare Not Walk Alone

Product Description This film is an emotional march from past to present combining rarely seen news footage from 1964 with present day testimony to tell the true story of troubled times in the historic tourist town of St. Augustine, Florida. Witness African-Americans and their allies in the white community who put their lives on the line to force the President of the United States to sign the first civil rights act. This film takes a look at the aftermath of desegregation and the challenges that it presents to all Americans. In the end we see signs of hope and reconciliation and we are challenged to take the next step forward. Review The raw power of footage depicting 1960s-era civil rights protesters and their usually harsh treatment at the hands of white authorities is an evergreen gut punch, and "Dare Not Walk Alone" -- a powerful slice of roiling American history. --Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times Dare Not Walk Alone is full of such revelations. It s a powerhouse of a picture, minutely attuned to disparities of class and race and even infrastructure... The movie, gracefully scored with local hip-hop and gospel recordings, is a triumph of outrage and empathy. --Aaron Mesh, Willamette Week From start to finish Dare Not Walk Alone is built on incredible archival footage. It s nothing short of breathtaking to see these demonstrations, and the clear and unmitigated cruelty incurred by these activists, from the points of view of general passersby. Their stalwart gentility and understanding in the face of violence and hatemongering is lastingly resonant. --Sara Schieron, Box Office Magazine