One Tenth of Our Nation

"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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
26 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
26 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 1940
Season
1940
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0
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0
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0
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Genres
Documentary
Country
United States

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"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.

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Japanese

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