Third-Party Videos
Over the years, many films, documentaries, and news stories have been made about the history and legacy of the May 4, 1970 shootings at Kent State University. Below are some links to a variety of films and videos produced by third parties outside of Kent State. Please note that these links are being provided as a courtesy and the opinions expressed within them do not reflect the opinions of Kent State University and no ownership or rights are implied.
President Richard Nixon Address to the Nation on the Situation in Southeast Asia,
TV Broadcast, April 30, 1970
Fire In The Heartland: Documentary
Danny Miller
The Story of the Kent State Shootings (part 1)
By Drew Tiene
The Story of the Kent State Shootings (part 2)
By Drew Tiene
That Monday in May. The Shootings at Kent State
William Ling
Order To Shoot: (Featuring speech by Jerry Casale)
Alexander Dervin
Kent State: Looking Out My Back Window
Erica Meuser
John Filo on photographing the Kent State shootings
CBS Sunday Morning
On this day: Four killed in Kent State shooting
CBS Evening News
Kent State, 40 Years Later
CBS
The Day the 60’s Died. Moments After the Shootings
PBS
Kent State Shooting – 1970. Today In History
AP Archive
Kent State Marks 40th Anniversary of Shootings
Associated Press