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Let Us Break Bread Together (Part II) (1954)

1954 · Ephemeral film · 13 min

  • Documentary

Synopsis

A short showing the process of integrating the New York City school system.

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Details

Writer
Frances H. Kohan
Studio
Bureau of Audio-Visual Instruction, New York City Board of Education
Released
1954-07-02
Running time
13 minutes

Cast & crew

Reviews on the Internet Archive

★★★★★ · Let ussss breaaaaak breaaaad together... · Spuzz · 2003-09-19

Stunningly well done documentary about how parents and officials felt it was important to integrate students of colors, creeds and classes into the NY school system. Remember, this is 1954! Seemingly non-concerned parents speak well of this idea, and the kids get along fine. Some rather strange points though (these just add to the enjoyability of this) 1) The very strange narration which pauses on every 3rd word and has an accent that I can't figure out. 2) The puerto rican kid who, I swear, has a hairdo salute to Esquivel. 3) The woman who looks to be wearing a pot on her head. These and…

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