The Democratic Promise: Saul Alinsky and His Legacy Movie Review 1999

Examines the life and legacy of Saul Alinsky, a community organizer starting in the late 1930s up until his death in 1972. Focuses on case studies of three of his key organizations analyzing the development of his methods through the years and documents the current efforts of The East Brooklyn Congregations and the Dallas Area Interfaith both of whom share Alinsky's legacy.

Distribution

University of California Extension Ctr. for Media & Independent Learning, 2000 Center St., 4th Fl., Berkeley, CA 94704, Phone: (510)642-0460, Fax: (510)643-9271, Email: mediaservices@ucxonline.berkeley.edu

Available on VHS
Running time 57 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Sociology, Politics & Government, History--U.S.