Walkout
2006
Walkout is the true story of a young Mexican American high school teacher, Sal Castro. He mentors a group of students in East Los Angeles, when the students decide to stage a peaceful walkout to protest the injustices of the public school system. Set against the background of the civil rights movement of 1968, it is a story of courage and the fight for justice and empowerment.
Director:
Edward James Olmos
Writers:
Marcus DeLeon, Ernie Contreras, Timothy J. Sexton
Awards:
8 wins & 10 nominations
Production:
N/A
Country:
United States
