Black and White (1932)
The film addresses issues of racism in the Jim Crow American South. Themes of racial injustice, racial violence, working-class solidarity dominate the film. It depicts black men working in a field, walking in chains, sitting behind bars, and being executed in an electric chair. In most scenes, a white authority figure is seen whipping or guarding the men.
Director: Leonid Amalrik, Ivan Ivanov-Vano
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: April 17, 1932
Screenplay
Music: Paul Robeson
Production: Mezhrabpomfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: English, Pусский
Original Language: ru
Keywords
racism, communist propaganda, white slavers, social inequality
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black and White about?
- The film addresses issues of racism in the Jim Crow American South. Themes of racial injustice, racial violence, working-class solidarity dominate the film. It depicts black men working in a field, walking in chains, sitting behind bars, and being executed in an electric chair. In most scenes, a white authority figure is seen whipping or guarding the men.
- Who directed Black and White?
- Black and White was directed by Leonid Amalrik, Ivan Ivanov-Vano.
- How long is Black and White?
- Black and White has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- What genre is Black and White?
- Black and White is a Animation film.
- Where was Black and White produced?
- Black and White was produced in Soviet Union.