The American Negro

The American Negro (1963)

"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).

Director: Graeme Ferguson
Writer: Louis Lomax

Casts

	James Farmer as Himself
	Roy Wilkins as Himself
	Whitney Young as Himself
	Ralph Metcalfe as Himself
	Charles Gordone as Narrator

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