Storyline

American Experience looks at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago where Vice President Hubert Humphrey won his party's nomination for president amid massive civil unrest and violence perpetrated by Chicago Police and anti-Vietnam War protesters.

Key Information

Director Chana Gazit
Writers Chana Gazit
Studio PBS
Language EN

Cast & Crew

David McCullough

David McCullough

Self - Host

William Stanley Merwin

Self - Narrator (voice)

Tom Wicker

Self - Journalist

Albert Eisele

Self - Biographer

Ted Van Dyk

Self - Humphrey Staff

Marilyn Katz

Self - Antiwar Activist

David Dellinger

David Dellinger

Self - Antiwar Activist

David Farber

Self - Historian

Roger Wilkins

Self - US Justice Department

Joel Weisman

Self - Chicago Journalist

David Stahl

Self - Chicago Deputy Mayor

Abe Peck

Self - Anitwar Activist

Frequently Asked Questions

Chicago 1968 was released on November 13, 1995.

The runtime of Chicago 1968 is 1h 0m.

Chicago 1968 is a Documentary, History movie.

Chicago 1968 is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Chicago 1968 was directed by Chana Gazit.

The main cast of Chicago 1968 includes David McCullough, William Stanley Merwin, Tom Wicker.

Chicago 1968 is originally in English.