NOWNESS 'THE FIRST DAY' - SY TURNBULL

Nowness ‘The First Day’ the anniversary of the Little Rock Nine's momentous step towards desegregating education in the US.  Travel back to 1957 and watch as Kendie Jones stars in this dance interpretation of Elizabeth Eckford's first day of school—a day that was scarred by racial insults and death threats from white students and teachers who were violently opposed to desegregation.  Directed by Barnaby Roper

Cinematographer - Sy Turnbull

The First Day
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