The American Negro (1963)
"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).
Director: Graeme Ferguson
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: January 1, 1963
Cast
- James Farmer - Himself
- Roy Wilkins - Himself
- Whitney Young - Himself
- Ralph Metcalfe - Himself
- Charles Gordone - Narrator
Screenplay
- Louis Lomax (Screenplay)
Production: United States Information Agency (USIA)
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Graeme Ferguson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The American Negro about?
- "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).
- Who directed The American Negro?
- The American Negro was directed by Graeme Ferguson.
- Who stars in The American Negro?
- The American Negro stars James Farmer, Roy Wilkins, Whitney Young, Ralph Metcalfe, Charles Gordone.
- How long is The American Negro?
- The American Negro has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).