A Matter of Opportunity (1968)
A MATTER OF OPPORTUNITY is an outreach film that was sponsored by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the National Medical Association (NMA) in response to the burgeoning civil rights movement in the U.S. and the limited opportunities afforded to African-Americans in the field of medicine. MATTER OF OPPORTUNITY signals a seismic shift in thinking and action within the institutions of education and medicine in the 1960s.
Director: Chuck Olin
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: July 8, 1968
Cast
- George Tolbert - self (4th yr medical student)
- Helen Davies - self (dr. @ UPenn)
- Walter Palmer - self
- Ewert Brown - self (2nd yr medical student)
- Randall Maxey - self (2nd yr medical student)
- Marvin R. Dunn - self (doctor)
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Chuck Olin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Matter of Opportunity about?
- A MATTER OF OPPORTUNITY is an outreach film that was sponsored by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the National Medical Association (NMA) in response to the burgeoning civil rights movement in the U.S. and the limited opportunities afforded to African-Americans in the field of medicine. MATTER OF OPPORTUNITY signals a seismic shift in thinking and action within the institutions of education and medicine in the 1960s.
- Who directed A Matter of Opportunity?
- A Matter of Opportunity was directed by Chuck Olin.
- Who stars in A Matter of Opportunity?
- A Matter of Opportunity stars George Tolbert, Helen Davies, Walter Palmer, Ewert Brown, Randall Maxey, Marvin R. Dunn.
- How long is A Matter of Opportunity?
- A Matter of Opportunity has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).