William Greaves Movies

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

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

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

Few remember the name, much less the historical achievements, of Dr. Ralph Johnson Bunche. Yet, this African American mediator and United Nations...

This short documentary offers a look at the life forms on the Queen Elizabeth Islands within the Arctic Circle. Even in this frigid zone of icebergs...

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

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...

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

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...

A short documentary subject made for National Educational Television's Black Journal television program documenting a political rally in Newark, the...

Exploring four of the world's major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Christianity.

Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice documents the dramatic life and turbulent times of the pioneering African American journalist, activist,...

This 1959 documentary short is a frank portrait of the daily operations inside the Montreal General Hospital’s emergency ward.

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

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...

The camera traces the Trans-Canada Highway, unveiling Canada's people, resources, and diverse geography from east to west. It showcases remarkable...

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

This short film is a telling portrait of the discourse about and treatment of alcohol addiction in the middle of the 20th century. In a fictional...

The Salvation Army in action. Band rehearsals, personal reminiscences of an Army officer, and an unrehearsed "coming to Christ" in the Army Citadel...