1199553
1199553

One Tenth of Our Nation

1940-01-01 en 26m
Documentary
"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.

Director

Felix Greene

Writer

Maurice Ellis

Director of Photography

Henwar Rodakiewicz

Director of Photography

Theodore Lawrence

Director of Photography

Roger Barlow

Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies