Six days of riots erupted in Newark, New Jersey, in July 1967 after the arrest and alleged beating of a black taxi driver.
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Six days of riots erupted in Newark, New Jersey, in July 1967 after the arrest and alleged beating of a black taxi driver.
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John Smith, a black taxi driver in Newark, New Jersey, was arrested for a traffic violation in July 1967. Allegations of police brutality surrounding his arrest led to six days of riots in the city. Revolution '67 captures the unrest and its roots in systemic poverty and racial tensions. Key figures like Amiri Baraka and Tom Hayden provide insights into the events, which became a significant moment in the struggle for racial and economic justice in the United States.
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Why Watch
- See Newark's response to John Smith's death.
- Find out about the Black Power Movement's rise.
- Meet key figures in the 1967 riots.
Did You Know
- John Smith was a black taxi driver arrested in Newark in 1967.
- The Newark riots were triggered by Smith's alleged beating and death.
- Race riots occurred in cities like Jersey City, Harlem, and Watts in the 1960s.
- Revolution '67 was produced and directed by Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno.
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What event triggered the 1967 Newark riots?
The 1967 Newark riots were triggered by the arrest and alleged beating and killing of black taxi driver John Smith for a traffic violation.
Who produced and directed Revolution '67?
Revolution '67 was produced, directed, shot, and edited by Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno.
In what year was Revolution '67 released?
Revolution '67 was released in 2007.
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