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Illinois Bell “Black Youth”

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Film Identifier: F.2010-01-0163
Run Time
0h 8m 40s
Format
16mm
Color
Color
Sound
Optical
Date Produced
1972
Abstract
Sponsored film made by Goldsholl Associates for Illinois Bell Telephone Company. Community activist and journalist Lu Palmer wrote and narrated the film, which looks at the black experience and issues of community building. Through photo animation and Palmer's narration, the film discusses these issues of community building specifically in relation to youth culture. The film only briefly touches on career training opportunities provided by Illinois Bell and features songs by Nina Simone and Osibisa (Malcome X Community College Stage Band).
Main Credit
Goldsholl Design & Film Associates (is producer)
Illinois Bell Telephone Company (corporate name)
Additional Credits
White, John (is contributor)
Actors, Performers and Participants
Palmer, Lutrelle “Lu” (is narrator)
Form
Short
Related Place
Chicago (production location of)