The Legend of John Henry

Duration: 11

Year Published: 1974

Creator: Pyramid

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Copyright: Registered 15Jul74 · LP46943 (Jan-Jun 1977) Copyright holder: Pyramid Films

Description: An animated story which explores the life of the legendary John Henry, a Black man who pitted his strength against the steam drill. An American folk hero, John Henry represents the working man who takes pride in his skill and individuality. The steam drill he races represents the dehumanization of mechanization.

Complete Record: An animated story which explores the life of the legendary John Henry, a Black man who pitted his strength against the steam drill. An American folk hero, John Henry represents the working man who takes pride in his skill and individuality. The steam drill he races represents the dehumanization of mechanization. NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

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