The First Rainbow Coalition (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 2019, The First Rainbow Coalition is a documentary film directed by Ray Santisteban, running about 56 minutes.
What it’s about. Chicago 1969: Activists from the Black Panthers, Young Lords, and Young Patriots united African Americans, Latinos, and poor whites to confront police brutality and unfair housing practices in one of America’s most segregated cities. A timely story of collective action, The First Rainbow Coalition tells this little-known chronicle of political struggle with insight and urgency using archival footage and interviews with those who lived it.
Who’s in it. The First Rainbow Coalition stars Fred Hampton as Self (archival footage), Bobby Rush as Self (archival footage) and Bobby Lee as Self (archival footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The First Rainbow Coalition sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Rainbow Coalition page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Rainbow Coalition (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The First Rainbow Coalition change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The First Rainbow Coalition worth watching?
- The First Rainbow Coalition holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The First Rainbow Coalition?
- The First Rainbow Coalition stars Fred Hampton, Bobby Rush and Bobby Lee.
- When was The First Rainbow Coalition released?
- The First Rainbow Coalition was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.