Attucks: The School That Opened a City
Cast:
Oscar Robertson
General Colin Powell
A’Lelia Bundles
Janet Langhart-Cohen
Pat Payne
David Baker
James Madison
Richard Piece
Paul Mullins
Many more
Credits:
Producer, Director, Writer, Narrator: Ted Green
Editor: Pete Saetre
Music: Dr. Tyron Cooper
Graphic Artists: Pete Saetre, Judi Border, Jim Hall, Sean Donelson
Research: Ted Green, Pete Saetre, Alexandra Selheim, Megan Lux, Steve Donahoe, Jack Shockley
Produced by Ted Green Films and WFYI
Built while the Ku Klux Klan ran Indiana, built to denigrate, isolate and ultimately fail, Crispus Attucks High School produced scholars and surgeons, scientists and engineers, world-class artists and athletes. Over time it became a grass-roots agent for integration, changing the face, quite literally, of a society. Oscar Robertson, Gen. Colin Powell, A’Lelia Bundles, David Baker, Janet Langhart-Cohen and others help tell the story of a nationally groundbreaking learning institution.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Daniel H. Former, Emmy-winning filmmaker
“Superb and significant story, brilliantly told.”
Dr. Richard Pierce, Notre Dame historian
“A noteworthy achievement … touching, informative and cohesive.”
Dr. James Madison, Indiana University historian
“Just superb … great historical context brings out the significance of the story.”
AWARDS
Won regional Emmys for Best Documentary, Writing, Research and Music. Also nominated for Editing.
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Earned Green the Servant Leader Legacy Award from the Indianapolis Urban League