Operation Breakthrough at Tamalpais High School (KRON-TV)

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Film Date
2/27/67
Film Reference Number
KRON 202-10
Description
KRON-TV news footage from February 27, 1967 at Tamalpais High School in Marin County, featuring brief views of a student initiative called Operation Breakthrough, which is aimed at addressing racial tensions and segregation within the 1700 students (10% of which are African American). Includes scenes of students discussing music and culture. Note that KPIX-TV also made a report on this initiative, on the same day. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.

This 16mm reversal film print was scanned in 4K (4096 x 2970) using a Lasergraphics ScanStation film scanner, in March 2024.
Format
16mm newsfilm