
One Tenth of Our Nation
1940, English. Directed by Felix Greene.
"One Tenth of Our Nation" is a 1940 documentary directed by Felix Greene that documents the historical and contemporary conditions of African Americans in the southern United States, with a particular focus on education. Produced for the General Education Board, the film contrasts poverty and limited opportunity with educational initiatives at secondary and collegiate levels, tracing Black life from the legacy of slavery and agricultural labor to modern training programs and institutions.
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- 0h 26m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Maurice Ellis
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One Tenth of Our Nation isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1940. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed One Tenth of Our Nation?
One Tenth of Our Nation (1940) was directed by Felix Greene.