The Walkout
“The Walkout” is a new documentary that brings to light a pivotal but often overlooked moment in Texas history: the 1968 student walkout at Edgewood High School in San Antonio’s Westside. Fed up with underfunded classrooms, uncertified teachers, and crumbling facilities, a group of young Mexican American students and their families organized a bold protest that would become a catalyst for statewide education reform. Told through the voices of the original students, community leaders, and historians, The Walkout weaves together personal testimony, historical footage, and present-day reflections to honor the legacy of resistance born in San Antonio’s Westside. This film doesn’t just revisit the past; it also draws a direct line to today’s struggles over school funding and equity in Texas.
Year: 2025
Genre: Documentary
Studio: H. E. Butt Foundation
Director: Nathan Clarke
Cast:
Crew: Nathan Clarke (Director), Katie Best-Richmond (Producer), Tim Alden Grant (Director of Photography), Elizabeth Coffee (Producer), Nathan Clarke (Editor)
Runtime: 32 minutes
Release: Aug 02, 2025
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Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
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