Mock Riot & Arrests

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Film Date
11/7/69
Film Reference Number
KPIX 100617
Description
KPIX Eyewitness News report from November 7th 1969 by Dave Monsees at the Solano County Fairground featuring youths dressed up as riot police staging a mock confrontation with protesters. This performance/re-enactment (?) is an elaborate parody of recent student unrest and violent clashes at SF State College. The participants are highly enthusiastic and many 'arrests' are made accompanied by raucous laughter.
Format
16mm newsfilm