Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
Walkout
Status
released
Original Language
en
Budget
$9.5M

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Production Companies

Maya Pictures
Esparza / Katz Productions
Olmos Productions
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