The American Negro
1963, English. Directed by Graeme Ferguson.
"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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- 0h 26m
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- English
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- 1 January 1963
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If you liked The American Negro, try I Am Not Your Negro, Selma, The Great Debaters.
Who directed The American Negro?
The American Negro (1963) was directed by Graeme Ferguson and stars James Farmer, Roy Wilkins, Whitney Young.