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‘The Sixties: America’s Decade of Crisis and Change’ Video Discussion Series at Cameron Village Library Begins Oct. 19


10/5/2006

Learn more about "The Sixties: America’s Decade of Crisis and Change." Cameron Village Regional Library, 1930 Clark Avenue, will host this free six-part series of viewing, reading and discussion programs on Thursday evenings beginning October 19, 2006.

This controversial and volatile decade still conjures emotions, memories and debate. Even for those who do not remember the 1960s, the influences and myths are still evident in fashion, music and other aspects of pop culture today. Dr. David Zonderman, associate professor and director of the graduate program in History at N.C. State University, will lead discussion in this lecture video series. National Video Resources, the American Library Association and the N.C. Center for the Book have made this new series available.

THURSDAYS, 6:30 p.m.

  • Oct. 19 – The Politics of Reform – The two film segments to be discussed provide an overview of the political history of the first half of the 1960s.
  • Oct. 26 – Freedom Bound: The Struggle for Civil Rights – In this unit the discussion centers on an award-winning documentary that interweaves interviews of black and white students and civil rights workers who came together in the summer of 1964 for the Voter Campaign Registration Project in Mississippi.
  • Nov. 2 – Vietnam: The Lengthening Shadow – Attendees will watch and discuss the first segment from the award-winning presidential biography "LBJ," which begins in 1965.
  • Nov. 9 – The Counterculture – This film explores the emergence of the youth movement of the 1960s that became known as the counterculture.
  • Nov. 16 – The War at Home – The group will examine the growing anti-war movement from 1965-1968 as the U.S. begins sending troops to Vietnam.
  • Nov. 30 – 1968: Rage and Reaction – The events of 1968 and their political and social impact will be discussed this week.

In addition to the discussion series, the library is planning several other related programs:

  • Saturday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. – Get Groovy: 1960s Crafts. Love beads and tie-dye for school-age children.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m.– 60s Black Activism: NC and Beyond, with scholars/activists E.B. Palmer, Ilu Moses and John K. Chapman.
  • Sunday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. – 1960s Class Reunion Party. Bring your yearbook and pictures, wear your 60s clothes, and enjoy music, dancing and food.
  • Friday, Nov. 3, at 7:00 p.m. – Silver Screen Teen Movie. Based on a classic 1960s teen novel by S.E. Hinton. Snacks will be provided.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 6:30 p.m. – The Turning of Mainstream American Poetry, presented by poet and teacher Christopher Salerno.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m. – Prisoners of the Vietnam War: Who They Were, Why We Cared, presented by historian Michael Allen.
  • Friday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m. – 60s Sounds: Music and Memories, featuring Howard (Funk Show) Burchette from WNCU-FM. Play "Name That Tune" with songs from the 1960s.

To register for these programs, or for more information, please call 856-6703 or e-mail Elizabeth.Hayden@co.wake.nc.us.



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