The Second Largest Minority (1968)
Overview
Documentary short documents the “Reminder Day Picket” at Independence Hall, Philadelphia, on July 4, 1968.
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Additional Info
Budget | $0.00 |
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Revenue | $0.00 |
Original Language | en |
Popularity | 0.423 |
Directed By
Lilli Vincenz
Crew
Lilli Vincenz
Nancy Tucker
Martha Taylor
Lilli Vincenz
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