Making It
Synopsis
A documentary that looks at the obstacles African-American males face when building a career. As the narrator states, "this film is about his chances, about the changes that have been made and the problems still remaining." The film includes interviews with men who are "making it," or who are some of the first African Americans in their field.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Henry Jordan
Self
Allan 'Tiny' Evans
Self
Elzie Williams
Self
Theopolis Moore
Self
Oscar Brown Jr.
Self
Tony Browne
Eastern Airlines
Willie Morris
General Electric
Les Morris
Eastern Airlines
Mike Williams
Western Electric
Calvin Hill
American Can Company
Cy Frost
Hyde Park Auto Imports Manager
Al Johnson
Illinois Bell Telephone
Dan Reid
U.S. Department of Labor
Burnett Murrell
Neighborhood Youth Corps
Arnold Levi
Neighborhood Youth Corps
Hamp McKinny
Chicago Urban League
A. L. Foster
Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce
Ken Frazer
Eastern Airlines
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- DeWitt Beall
- Original Title
- Making It
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
DeWitt Beall
Kaz Ayukawa
Glenn McGowean
DeWitt Beall
Department Leadership Roster
DeWitt Beall
Director
Glenn McGowean
Editor
DeWitt Beall
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Making It.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Making It
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Making It about?
A documentary that looks at the obstacles African-American males face when building a career. As the narrator states, "this film is about his chances, about the changes that have been made and the problems still remaining." The film includes interviews with men who are "making it," or who are some of the first African Americans in their field.
Who directed Making It?
Making It was directed by DeWitt Beall.
Who stars in Making It?
The principal cast of Making It includes Henry Jordan, Allan 'Tiny' Evans, Elzie Williams, Theopolis Moore, Oscar Brown Jr..
When was Making It released and how long is it?
Making It was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 28m.