A Morning For Jimmy (1960)
Tells the story of an African American youth named Jimmy who encounters racial discrimination in his search for employment. Although the boy's father tries to persuade his son to accept the reality of racial inequality as a fact of life, others encourage Jimmy to pursue his dream of becoming an architect. Jimmy's teacher introduces him to several African Americans in skilled professions, inspiring Jimmy to continue to strive to achieve his goals. This film was sponsored by the National Urban League and produced in conjunction with its Tomorrow's Scientists and Technicians (TST) program.
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 1, 1960
Cast
- James Pemberton - Jimmy
- Vinnette Carroll - Mother
- John Marriott - Father
- Robert Elzy - Grandfather
- Robert G. Brown - Teacher
- Cicely Tyson - Sister
Music: Billy Taylor
Cinematography: Ernest Nukanen, Barry K. Brown
Original Language: en
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Morning For Jimmy about?
- Tells the story of an African American youth named Jimmy who encounters racial discrimination in his search for employment. Although the boy's father tries to persuade his son to accept the reality of racial inequality as a fact of life, others encourage Jimmy to pursue his dream of becoming an architect. Jimmy's teacher introduces him to several African Americans in skilled professions, inspiring Jimmy to continue to strive to achieve his goals. This film was sponsored by the National Urban League and produced in conjunction with its Tomorrow's Scientists and Technicians (TST) program.
- Who stars in A Morning For Jimmy?
- A Morning For Jimmy stars James Pemberton, Vinnette Carroll, John Marriott, Robert Elzy, Robert G. Brown, Cicely Tyson.
- How long is A Morning For Jimmy?
- A Morning For Jimmy has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).