William Greaves Movies

Documentary about Ali's rise to glory, beginning with his "Cassius Clay" days back in Louisville.

"This film explores how freedom of speech — including dissent — is afforded to all Americans, and shows freedom of expression in art,...

In Manhattan's Central Park, a film crew directed by William Greaves is shooting a screen test with various pairs of actors. It's a confrontation...

In 1971, maverick filmmaker William Greaves trained his cameras on both Muhammad Ali and his opponent, Joe Frazier, ahead of the “Fight of the...

A movie about making movies about making movies. In 1968, William Greaves shot several pairs of actors in a scene in which a woman confronts her...

Produced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, this film traces the ongoing struggle for equality by the Spanish-speaking residents of the...

This documentary presents clips from black films from 1929 through 1957.

Designed for class instruction and career education, and to prove that space exploration isn’t just for the boys. The film interviews women...

A look at the destruction that follows the breaking of long-neglected dikes and the measures being taken to prevent future problems.

Traces the life of Booker T. Washington, ex-slave, author, educator, and political leader, focusing on his stewardship of Tuskegee Institute in...

An architect whose iconic buildings defined a newly independent Cambodia struggles to come to terms with the reckless development that threatens his...

Frederick Douglass, Fighter for Freedom is a 19-minute documentary on the life and times of Frederick Douglass. Historic photos and documdrama...

An American detective investigates the drug trade's influence on violence in Jamaica and corruption among government officials and high-ranking...

A documentary on the career of William Greaves, featuring Greaves, his wife and co-producer Louise Archambault, actor Ruby Dee, filmmaker St. Clair...

A man returns to his home of Jamaica from journey. Along the way, he meets up with famous reggae bands of the time.

The Black middle class, torn between white goals and Black needs, are examined by producers William Greaves and William Branch in a 90-minute NET...

Joe Louis, portraying himself, is a good influence on a group of Harlem youths who are tempted to "go bad" by a gangster known as Caper, an older...

Examines the history and purpose of the "merit system" used by the U.S. Civil Service in hiring and promoting Federal Government workers. Shows how...

Directed by African American William Greaves and narrated by actor Ricardo Montalban, Where Dreams Come True is a 1979 NASA film highlighting the...