The High Wall (1952)
1952 · Short film · 30 min · dir. Michael Road
- Documentary
Synopsis
Film produced for a coalition of public service groups to combat racial and ethnic hatred. The narrative follows an emotionally insecure Chicago teenager whose bigoted thinking leads him to violence. Explores how prejudices are passed like "a contagious disease" from parent to child, teacher to pupils, and youth to youth, and suggests strategies for breaking the cycle.
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Details
- Director
- Michael Road
- Writer
- William Roberts
- Cinematography
- Frederick Gately
- Studio
- New World Productions
- Released
- 1952-01-01
- Running time
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Michael Road Director
Irving Pichel
