Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment(1963)
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment Synopsis
During a two-day period before and after the University of Alabama integration crisis, the film uses five camera crews to follow President John F. Kennedy, attorney general Robert F. Kennedy, Alabama governor George Wallace, deputy attorney general Nicholas Katzenbach and the students Vivian Malone and James Hood. As Wallace has promised to personally block the two black students from enrolling in the university, the JFK administration discusses the best way to react to it, without rousing the crowd or making Wallace a martyr for the segregationist cause. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 1999.
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment (1963) is a documentary film directed by Robert Drew, released on October 21, 1963 with a runtime of 52m. It stars James Lipscomb, John F. Kennedy, George Wallace and Robert F. Kennedy. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Drew
- Producers:
- Gregory Shuker
- Cinematographer:
- Gregory Shuker
- Production:
- ABC News, Drew Associates
- Status:
- Released
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Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment Cast & Crew
Main cast
- James Lipscomb
James Lipscomb
as Narrator
John F. Kennedy
as Self
George Wallace
as Self
Robert F. Kennedy
as Self
- Vivian Malone
Vivian Malone
as Self
- James Hood
James Hood
as Self
Nicholas Katzenbach
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Robert Drew, produced by Gregory Shuker.
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Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 23 ratings.
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Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment online?
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Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment (1963) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment?
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The main cast of Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment (1963) includes James Lipscomb, John F. Kennedy, George Wallace, Robert F. Kennedy and Vivian Malone. The film was directed by Robert Drew. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment released?
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Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment was released on October 21, 1963 and runs for 52m.
Is Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment worth watching?
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Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment (1963) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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