The War Between the Classes -- Short Film/Afterschool Special -- 1985

High school students are involved in the "Colour Game" activity which is designed to increase their awareness of society's institutional and social structures. Viewers will notice how the students react to the rules of the game. They consider the significance of the game on their lives and the future of a democratic society.

[@lkav1313]

Very timely. Needed again in 2023.

[@Jesusistheruler]

And now our country has lost its way again

[@christinamarsh5388]

I cannot say that we ever found it from my perspective, but at least we were working on it and now the conversation is over.

[@alastair4451]

They should have made This into an actual full length movie!

[@jaimerene0101]

I remember watching this episode when it aired with my twin sister, we were in high school at the time. After all these years, seeing this is a must see for all no matter the age, race, etc...What a good episode!

[@fabian4ever69]

I was a senior in high school when this was first aired. I enjoyed watching all the CBS Schoolbreal specials and ABC Adterschool specials....they were great.

[@sjdrifter72]

Thanks for posting. This is the first time I've seen this since it first aired nearly 34 years ago. Amy saying that she wished she were white has remained etched in my memory all these decades.

[@pressmin]

Welcome

[@kemisowunmi7735]

I loved this book growing up. As a teacher and with all the things going on, I am reading this book again.

[@lizbooth6092]

I've been looking for this, thank you for posting

[@patriciasloan5122]

And there will always be those two at the end stirring up trouble for all

[@alastair4451]

I never read the book , but I remember watching this as a kid , I always got it confused with' the d ay the senior class got .married '

[@davidsco27]

Very similar to The Wave, in fact I had often confused the two

[@miggans21012]

I remember watching The Wave in 12th grade Civics. This film was a year after I left school.

[@lastdays3148]

Wow I remember watching CBS School Break Special Years ago. 1985 my 10th Grade High School Teenage Lady Years 👩🏾 I had a huge crushed on Mr.Todd Hallowell. Fast forwarded to now in the 21st Century. The Color Game assignment would probably caused a School riot between everyone.

[@pressmin]

Try the documentary ""Eye of the Storm" where back in the late 60's jane Elliot did a test about "Brown eyed" and "Blue eyed" people. Caused an uproar at the time.

[@kinshraslave3450]

This book was great.

[@marvinschmidt9128]

Halt die fresse

[@ogimirosavljev4654]

This helped me with my schoolwork so much because I didn’t need to buy the book or read it saved me so much time

[@pressmin]

for what class?

[@andrewmccoy831]

I'm waiting to see if they make this into a movie today.....

[@notaytguru8214]

They need too 💯

[@josephvandorpjv]

Good luck. It would be cancelled by the idiots that get butthurt from the truth about society in America..

[@miggans21012]

It would have to be on the streaming channels. If it isn't a courtroom show during the day or a cop, game or reality show at night regular TV won't be interested.

[@kinosgelatos103]

Hatte es in Englischunterricht. Fands richtig Scheiße

[@xkissinger7956]

Am I the only person who read the book this short film is based on?

[@andrewmccoy831]

I saw this on TV when it came out,, but never read the book. I'd reference a lot of experiences to race and class to this show. I forgot the the name!! Thank goodness I stumbled across it.

[@dragonbat2006]

I did over 30 years ago.

[@xkissinger7956]

@@dragonbat2006 GJ ;)

[@soja0449]

I‘m reading it for english class as a german that’s how I landed here

[@MissingGamer]

​@@soja0449 same

[@TheColorSaige]

Victim mentality is ageless.

[@lkav1313]

People like you are the problem with our country.

[@mitch103178]

Victim mentality is rampant in the White Christian cult.

[@essentialeugene]

Hello was this special a part of the ``NBC Special Treat'' anthology series?

[@andrewd3936]

This is a CBS school break special from 1985.

[@danithais5879]

Rembrandt :0

[@trulovegirl]

did not like this download, this was edited, i watched this alot back in the '80s, i used to have it on a vhs tape, this was an afterschool special which were 1 hr programs, meaning the video should be around 45 min, just in the fist few mins i see things were cut out, this entire things was completely chopped up

[@pressmin]

Cannot get the longer version. Tapes were being pulled out of circulation and being dystroyed. This is the next best thing available due to the age of the tape/show

[@trulovegirl]

@@pressmin oh okay, understandable, i know alot about that, SUCKS when they do that

[@miggans21012]

Sometimes you can find these hidden gems as VHSs and DVDs in Goodwill or discount/antique stores.

[@MooseCall]

I would refuse to take part in the "exercise".

[@LeighMet]

So would I

[@prestoncheapbtheadphoneste3010]

7:35 😕😐👀 what in the Jerry curl?! 😐

[@karl1737]

Der kommt ganz gefährlich vertraut mir digga