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Release Year1963
Runtime0h 26m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
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DirectorGraeme Ferguson
WritersLouis Lomax
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsThe American Negro
About The American Negro
"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).
Directed by Graeme Ferguson, The American Negro leans on a strong ensemble — James Farmer, Roy Wilkins, Whitney Young — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1963.
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