Watts Summer Festival.

Item Overview

Title

Watts Summer Festival.

Creator

KTLA (Television station : Los Angeles, Calif.)

Date Created

[1972-08-16]

Date

1972-08-16

Collection

Diverse Communities of Los Angeles (1970-1980) - KTLA Television Newsfilm Collection

Notes

Description

Fred Parsons covers the 7th annual Watts Summer Festival at Will Rogers Park in South Los Angeles. From a main stage at the opening ceremony, KTLA reporter Larry McCormick offers introductory remarks and talks about the festival being fun and games as well as a statement about their community. Next, LA County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn appears on stage to reflect on the Watts Rebellion and progress in the area. Hahn says they've accomplished a lot in the past seven years, but there is still more to do to improve conditions. Parsons also interviews Tommy Jacquette, executive director of the festival, and Yolanda Chapplle, queen of the festival, who sees the event as an expression of unity and Black pride. Footage includes other speakers and shots of people in the park, booths, and carnival rides.

Physical Description

Extent

08m 31s

Dimensions

16mm

Medium

Film

Keywords

Genre

Television news programs
News

Resource type

moving image

Subjects

Watts Summer Festival
Watts (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Summer festivals--California--Los Angeles
African Americans--California--Los Angeles