Sunday (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1961, Sunday is a documentary film directed by Daniel Drasin, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. Dan Drasin's documentary short, shot in a single afternoon in 1961, is often cited as the first major social protest film of the Sixties. When 19-year-old Drasin and his friends joined folk singers and protesters in Greenwich Village's Washington Square Park, they confronted NYC authorities to protest the cancellation of a standing permit to gather and sing in the park on Sundays. Here are the first signs of the political, racial and cultural issues that would soon erupt during the decade.
Who’s in it. Sunday stars Izzy Young as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Sunday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sunday page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sunday (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sunday change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sunday worth watching?
- Sunday holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sunday?
- Sunday stars Izzy Young.
- When was Sunday released?
- Sunday was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.