Week 4 - Berkley in the 60's

“A riot is the language of the unheard” - Martin Luther King Jr. 

The movie clip, Berkley in the 60’s demonstrates Berkley college students involvement in the protests for both political and personal reasons. These young people aspire a revolutionary transmutation of society, which begins not with the public but with themselves. Berkley students are shown supporting the civil rights movement and racial equality. This creates an confrontation with the students and society which leads the viewer to respond in some way or another. 

The tension between the student body and administration is very relatable and shows the sense of community amongst the students. The main theme in this movie clip is rebellion and civil disobedience. The students felt they could not support a government that supported slavery and believe that it was never too early for citizens to rebel. The students of berkely were protesting the biggest problem in all of american history and ‘putting their bodies on the gears’ through non-violent acts.