Walkout is the true story of a young Mexican American high school teacher, Sal Castro. He mentors a group of students in East Los Angeles, when the students decide to stage a peaceful walkout to protest the injustices of the public school system. Set against the background of the civil rights movement of 1968, it is a story of courage and the fight for justice and empowerment.
Acting
Michael Peña carries quiet conviction as Sal Castro.
Direction
Edward James Olmos brings personal stakes to every frame.
Writing
Balances historical scope with intimate student stories.
Director
Edward James Olmos
Alexa PenaVega
Paula Crisostomo
Michael Peña
Sal Castro
Yancey Arias
Panfilo Crisostomo
Laura Harring
Francis Crisostomo
Efren Ramirez
Bobby Verdugo
David Warshofsky
Lloyd Hurley
Holmes Osborne
Principal Ingles
Tim DeKay
Mr. Peck
Jonathan Hernandez
Fernie Flores
Douglas Spain
David Sanchez
Jesse García
Armando Lopez
Bruce French
Chief Tom Reddin
P.J. Byrne
Teacher with Paddle
Luis Chávez
Payaso
Edward James Olmos
Julian Nava
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Edward James Olmos was a teenager in East LA during the actual 1968 walkouts and attended some protests himself.
The film sparked controversy when some real-life walkout organizers criticized its focus on Sal Castro rather than student leaders like Paula Crisostomo.
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