The First Rainbow Coalition(2019)

The First Rainbow Coalition is a documentary that chronicles a pivotal moment in Chicago's activist history. In 1969, members of the Black Panthers, Young Lords, and Young Patriots forged an unprecedented alliance, uniting African Americans, Latinos, and poor whites to fight police brutality and discriminatory housing policies in one of America's most segregated cities. Through archival footage and firsthand interviews with those who participated, the film reconstructs this largely forgotten chapter of grassroots political organizing. It captures how activists across racial lines mobilized for collective action during a turbulent era, offering a compelling portrait of solidarity in the face of systemic injustice.