The Secret History of WashU: The ROTC Fires of 1970 Part 2

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The story of the ROTC fires continues as producers Jeremy Slaten and Alan Zhou recount the tumultuous end of the 1969-1970 school year. The aftermath of the fires is also explored, including the story of Howard Mechanic, the second-longest fugitive in American history. The film features an all-new interview with Howard Mechanic, along with various alumni, faculty, and historians who provide insight, as well as drone footage and animation, which sets the scene. The conclusion leaves a lesson for WashU students about protesting and when they can go too far.

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The Secret History of WashU: The ROTC Fires of 1970 Part 1

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