William Greaves Movies

  • 1974
    From These Roots

    From These Roots

    From These Roots

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    Explores the extraordinary artistic, cultural and political flowering that took place in Harlem during the "Roaring 20s." This vivid portrait of the...

    From These Roots
  • 1969
    In the Company of Men

    In the Company of Men

    In the Company of Men

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    This multi-award winning film uses psychodrama to help bridge the communication gap between a group of the so-called "hard-core unemployed" - largely...

    In the Company of Men
  • 1974
    Whose Standard English?

    Whose Standard English?

    Whose Standard English?

    01974HD

    This film explores innovative ways in which "standard English" can be taught to dialect speaking children. Filmed on location in Louisiana at a U.S....

    Whose Standard English?
  • 1976
    Just Doin’ It (A Tale of Two Barbershops)

    Just Doin’ It (A Tale of Two Barbershops)

    Just Doin’ It (A Tale of Two Barbershops)

    01976HD

    An intimate portrait of two inner-city barbershops that provide patrons with more than haircuts.

    Just Doin’ It (A Tale of Two Barbershops)
  • 1958
    Smoke and Weather

    Smoke and Weather

    Smoke and Weather

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    During the fire season, look-out men keep constant vigilance for the first sign of smoke, scanning the territory for miles around. How they are...

    Smoke and Weather
  • 1989
    That's Black Entertainment

    That's Black Entertainment

    That's Black Entertainment

    01989HD

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

    That's Black Entertainment
  • 1957
    Putting It Straight

    Putting It Straight

    Putting It Straight

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    About "crooked" teeth, dealing with the causes of irregular teeth and stressing the importance of early, regular and systematic care of the primary...

    Putting It Straight
  • 1988
    The Best of Black Journal

    The Best of Black Journal

    The Best of Black Journal

    01988HD

    The first Black-produced and controlled network television series, BLACK JOURNAL won an Emmy for programming excellence in public affairs. Provides a...

    The Best of Black Journal