Punch 9 for Harold Washington (2021)
1h 45m
Running Time
October 13, 2021Release Date
Punch 9 for Harold Washington (2021)
1h 45m
Running Time
October 13, 2021Release Date
Plot.
In this epic story of American politics, race, and triumph against all odds, director Joe Winston chronicles the captivating rise, surprising reign, and enduring legacy of Chicago’s first African American Mayor, Harold Washington. Steeped in archival footage capturing a 1980s Chicago rife with corruption and discrimination, Punch 9 features candid interviews with Jessie Jackson, Vice Mayor Richard Mell, and others on the frontlines and in the backrooms of power as it follows the charismatic politician’s shrewd maneuverings, stinging betrayals, and unlikely victories. Inspiring and compelling, Washington’s journey continues to resonate for a city and nation confronting the same enduring social issues.
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Cast & Crew.

Harold Washington

Valerie Jarrett

Richard M. Daley
Self

David Axelrod

Jesse Jackson

Joe Winston
Director

Raymond C. Lambert
Producer

Alex MacKenzie
Editor

Alex Wu
Music

Sonya Jackson
Producer

Melissa Sterne
Editor

Alex Lu
Composer

T.W. Li
Director of Photography

Keith Walker
Cinematographer
