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One Tenth of Our Nation (1940)

January 1, 1940 (US) Documentary • 26m

Overview

"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

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Henwar Rodakiewicz
Henwar Rodakiewicz

Director of Photography

Theodore Lawrence
Theodore Lawrence

Director of Photography

Roger Barlow
Roger Barlow

Director of Photography



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Status

Released

Original Language

EN

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