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In Paris Kentucky (1961), three young Black girls made a bold decision to sit down at a “whites only” diner. Arrested and held in an adult jail for 36 hours, their actions ignited a powerful movement within the community. Their courage sparked a year-long boycott of downtown businesses, culminating in a historic victory – the hiring of the first Black cashier in Paris, KY. This film captures the profound impact of their actions and the ripple effects of their resilience.
- Year2024
- Runtime19:26
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereOklahoma
- DirectorMiles Hanon
- ScreenwriterMiles Hanon, Karrié Claybrook, Clay Thompson
- ProducerKarrié Claybrook, Tom Livingston, Clay Thompson
- CastWeida Allen, Augustine Fields, Margaret Nichols, Karrié Claybrook
In Paris Kentucky (1961), three young Black girls made a bold decision to sit down at a “whites only” diner. Arrested and held in an adult jail for 36 hours, their actions ignited a powerful movement within the community. Their courage sparked a year-long boycott of downtown businesses, culminating in a historic victory – the hiring of the first Black cashier in Paris, KY. This film captures the profound impact of their actions and the ripple effects of their resilience.
- Year2024
- Runtime19:26
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereOklahoma
- DirectorMiles Hanon
- ScreenwriterMiles Hanon, Karrié Claybrook, Clay Thompson
- ProducerKarrié Claybrook, Tom Livingston, Clay Thompson
- CastWeida Allen, Augustine Fields, Margaret Nichols, Karrié Claybrook