Sunday
Jun 17, 1961 · 17m
Director
Daniel DrasinOverview
Dan Drasin's documentary short, shot in a single afternoon in 1961, is often cited as the first major social protest film of the Sixties. When 19-year-old Drasin and his friends joined folk singers and protesters in Greenwich Village's Washington Square Park, they confronted NYC authorities to protest the cancellation of a standing permit to gather and sing in the park on Sundays. Here are the first signs of the political, racial and cultural issues that would soon erupt during the decade.
Cast of Sunday
Crew of Sunday
About Sunday
What is Sunday about?
Dan Drasin's documentary short, shot in a single afternoon in 1961, is often cited as the first major social protest film of the Sixties. When 19-year-old Drasin and his friends joined folk singers and protesters in Greenwich Village's Washington Square Park, they confronted NYC authorities to protest the cancellation of a standing permit to gather and sing in the park on Sundays. Here are the…
When was Sunday released?
Sunday was released on June 17, 1961.
How long is Sunday?
Sunday runs 17 minutes.
Who directed Sunday?
Sunday was directed by Daniel Drasin.
Who is in the cast of Sunday?
The cast of Sunday includes Izzy Young (Himself).