Henry Browne, Farmer (1942)
1942 · Ephemeral film · 10 min · dir. Roger Barlow
- War
Synopsis
Henry Browne, an African American farmer, and his family are profiled in this film. The important job of a farmer during times of war is highlighted, specifically his efforts growing peanuts and cotton. This role is made even more poingnant when they visit the eldest son who is a cadet in the 99th Pursuit Squadron.
Synopsis from TMDb
Details
- Director
- Roger Barlow
- Studio
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Released
- 1942-11-15
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total
- Running time
- 10 minutes
- Language
- English
- Collection
- Prelinger Archives
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- World War II: African Americans
- Agriculture: Farms and farming
- Georgia
Cast & crew
- Roger Barlow Director
Canada Lee
