Nine From Little Rock (1964 Original Black & White Film)

Nine From Little Rock (1964) tells the inspiring story of the nine Black students who bravely integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957. Directed by Charles Guggenheim and produced by Shelby Storck, this Academy Award-winning documentary (Best Documentary, Short Subject, 1965) highlights the achievements of these trailblazing students during the seven years that followed.

Through powerful storytelling and real-life cases, the film illustrates the progress and ongoing challenges of racial integration in the United States. A pivotal work in civil rights history, it stands as a testament to courage and the pursuit of equality.

Source: National Archives. Nine From Little Rock, 1964. [Video] Retrieved from the National Archives Catalog, https://catalog.archives.gov/id/51380