Crisis at Central High


2h 30m 1981

Brief Synopsis

The historic 1957 federal-state controversy over the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, as seen through the eyes of Elizabeth Huckaby, one of the teachers and girls' vice principal. Based on Mrs. Huckaby's journals, this film brought another Emmy Award nomination as Outstan

Film Details

Genre
Historical
Release Date
1981
Production Company
CBS Entertainment; Time-Life Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 30m

Synopsis

The historic 1957 federal-state controversy over the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, as seen through the eyes of Elizabeth Huckaby, one of the teachers and girls' vice principal. Based on Mrs. Huckaby's journals, this film brought another Emmy Award nomination as Outstanding Actress to Joanne Woodward.

Film Details

Genre
Historical
Release Date
1981
Production Company
CBS Entertainment; Time-Life Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 30m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States February 4, 1981