Women Organized For Employment (WOE) Protest at Levinson Bros

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Film Date
2/2/78
Film Reference Number
KPIX 139255
Description
KPIX-TV news footage from February 2nd 1978 featuring scenes of protesters from Women Organized For Employment (WOE) trying to gain entry to the Levinson Bros Insurance brokerage on the 13th flor of the Russ Building in San Francisco's Financal District. They are met at the door by David Levinson who denies them entry, refuses to discuss their claim that Levinson Bros are asking illegal questions on an insurance form and offers a written statement to the press. Ends with views of Ch.5 reporter Ed Arnow explaining the situation by the Russ Building's main ground floor entrance at 235 Montgomery Street, as WOE protesters sing and hold placards in the background. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.
Format
16mm newsfilm