1969: Paint West Wall
Identifier
F.2013-02-0038
Date Of Production
1969
Abstract
This home movie begins with footage of Don McIllvaine painting a large mural in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood. The mural, titled "Black Man's Dilemma," was once located on a building at 16th and Hamlin. It depicts the story of the degradation of ghetto life in America and suggests that Black people seek their own nation elsewhere. These mural scenes are followed by footage of children that were part of the Art & Soul program that McIlvaine directed during a 6-month period in 1969 and 1970. Highlights of the film include a painting class, kids running around in an amphitheater, a gymnastics class and children swimming.
Run Time
4 min 37 sec
Format
Super-8mm
Extent
50 feet
Color
Color
Sound
Silent
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Reversal Positives
Form
Subject
Related Collections
Related Places
Participants And Performers
McIlvaine, Don (is participant)
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