Crisis at Central High

TV Movie
1981
2h 5m

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Story of the federally-ordered integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957.Story of the federally-ordered integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957.Story of the federally-ordered integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957.

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 2 nominations total

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The interiors were shot in historic Woodrow Wilson High School (built 1928) in the Lakewood area of Dallas, Texas. Many students, including the late Lance Bircher, were used in the filming. The students had trouble understanding the concept of separate schools for blacks and whites and the resulting struggles as the school was cited by the Supreme Court as a model for natural integration during the Dallas desegregation case. They were thrilled to receive a visit from Miss Woodward's husband, Paul Newman.

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Featured in The 33rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1981)

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I agree with Richard Fuller's Review

I agree with Richard Fuller's review completely. There should have been a movie done from one of the student's point of view. Warriors Don't Cry, the novel my Melba Patillo Beals, one of the 9 students is a poignant memoir of her life during this time. This should be made into a movie. What kind of real perspective could this principal offer? A more compelling movie should now be done from the point of view of one of the 9 students. I've read a few and Warriors Don't Cry is the most compelling. It would be interesting also to do a follow-up or sequel movie using the sequel to Warriors Don't Cry. On Amazon, it's called "White is a State of Mind." I've read it also and it too is an excellent story.