Walkout (2006)
Reading. Writing. Revolution.
Starring Alexa PenaVega, Michael Peña, Yancey Arias
Directed by Edward James Olmos
Walkout is the true story of a young Mexican American high school teacher, Sal Castro. He mentors a group of students in East Los Angeles, when the students decide to stage a peaceful walkout to protest the injustices of the public school system. Set against the background of the civil rights movement of 1968, it is a story of courage and the fight for justice and empowerment.
Runtime: 110 min.
Rating: 6.1
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama
Keywords: based on a true story
Cast
Paula Crisostomo
Sal Castro
Panfilo Crisostomo
Francis Crisostomo
Bobby Verdugo
Lloyd Hurley
Principal Ingles
Mr. Peck
Fernie Flores
David Sanchez
Armando Lopez
Chief Tom Reddin
Teacher with Paddle
Payaso
Julian Nava