Anti-suspension demonstrations at SF State

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Film Date
12/4/67
Film Reference Number
KTVU 23-8
Description
KTVU News report from December 4th 1967 at SF State College in San Francisco featuring student demonstrations on campus, including views of students kicking in a glass door and marching through a building chanting: “Hell no, no suspensions!” John Gerassi is seen scuffling with authorities before giving an interview, in which he states the real “anarchy” here is the lack of due process. President John Summerskill gives a press conference in which he claims that: “What occurred at SF State College today verges on civil insurrection,” followed by views of students speaking to crowds on campus. Ends with scenes of students arguing over who has the right to speak on a podium.
Format
16mm newsfilm