The American Negro
Overview
"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).
About The American Negro (1963)
Released in 1963, The American Negro is a feature film from United States Information Agency (USIA) (US). It was directed by Graeme Ferguson and written by Louis Lomax. The cast is led by James Farmer, Roy Wilkins, Whitney Young, Ralph Metcalfe and Charles Gordone. With a runtime of 26m, the film is available in full HD.
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