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The American Negro

Jan 1, 1963 · 26m
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"This unfinished civil rights-era film details how segregation affects the daily lives of African Americans, and includes portions of interviews with James Farmer, Roy Wilkins, Whitney Young, and Ralph Metcalfe. Farmer, Wilkins, and Young were considered to be among the “Big Four” leaders in the U.S. civil rights movement, along with Martin Luther King, Jr. The film also describes the strides and challenges faced by African Americans in the areas of voting, housing, and education. The film was written by Louis Lomax, produced by Willard Van Dyke, directed by Graeme Ferguson, and narrated by Charles Gordone" (US National Archives).

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James Farmer
Himself
Roy Wilkins
Himself
Whitney Young
Himself
Ralph Metcalfe
Himself
Charles Gordone
Narrator
Directed by Graeme Ferguson

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Original language
EN
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United States Information Agency (USIA)
Country
US
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