Sunday

This documentary short features Izzy Young and is noted for being one of the first major social protest films of the Sixties. Shot in a single afternoon in Greenwich Village’s Washington Square Park, it documents a gathering of folk singers and protesters as they confront New York City authorities regarding the cancellation of their permit to assemble and sing on Sundays. The film highlights the initial signs of the political, racial, and cultural issues that would define the decade.

Physical media collectors may find interest in Sunday for its historical significance and its role in documenting the early days of social activism. As a representation of the era, it serves as an important artifact of the cultural movements that shaped the Sixties, making it a compelling piece for those focused on social history in film.