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Punch 9 for Harold Washington

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  • 2021
  • 1 hr 43 mins
  • Documentary
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Harold Washington was elected Chicago's first African-American mayor in 1983, narrowly overcoming a Republican opponent who's campaign slogan was "Before It's Too Late." Once elected, the normally docile Chicago City Council rebelled. A virtually all-white majority bloc refused to pass any legislation or approve any appointments. This standoff, known as "The Council Wars," lasted for almost three years. During this time, a young community activist named Barack Obama was inspired, in part, by Chicago's new mayor to make the city his home. Mayor Washington prevailed in the Council Wars and won re-election in 1987, only to die at his desk six months later. Why did Washington face such intransigent resistance? How did he overcome it? How did Chicago change as a result? What lessons can we learn from him today?

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David Axelrod
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Richard M. Daley
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Jesse Jackson
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Awards

  • 2021 - Audience Choice Award - Best Documentary Feature - winner

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