All the Way Home (1957)
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The film explores the tensions in a mid-20th century neighborhood as a white family considers selling their home to a Black family. It delves into the fears and prejudices of the local residents, who worry about property values and the perceived threat of integration. Conversations among the neighbors reveal deep-seated biases and the struggle between personal beliefs and community dynamics. Ultimately, the film raises questions about tolerance, community, and the nature of home in a changing society.
Keywords
integration, prejudice, community, property values, neighborhood, racial tensions, fear, acceptance, mid-20th century, home
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Keywords
integration, prejudice, community, property values, neighborhood, racial tensions, fear, acceptance, mid-20th century, home
Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.
Credits
- Producer
- Nathan Zucker (27:46)
- Director
- Lee R. Bobker (27:54)
- Writer
- Muriel Rukeyser (28:03)
- Director of Photography
- Ray E. Long (28:07)
- Editor
- Joshio Kishi (28:07)
- Production Manager
- John Fitzstephens (28:07)
- Sound Recording
- James Townsend (28:07); Additionally, the film gratefully acknowledges the following committee members for their guidance:; Oscar Cohen (Anti-Defamation League); Rev. Galen Weaver (Congregational Christian Churches); Harold A. Lett (New Jersey Division Against Discrimination); Lillian Hatcher (United Auto Workers); James H. Scheuer (New York State Committee Against Discrimination); Madison S. Jones (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People); Rev. Alfred S. Kramer (National Council of Churches); Reginald Johnson (National Urban League); Frank S. Horne (Housing and Home Finance Agency); Charles Abrams (New York State Committee Against Discrimination); Edward Rutledge (New York State Committee Against Discrimination); George Schermer (Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations)
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Sources
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