Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison
Synopsis
Pete and Toshi Seeger, their son Daniel, and folklorist Bruce Jackson visited a Texas prison in Huntsville in March of 1966 and produced this rare document of of work songs by inmates of the Ellis Unit. Worksongs helped African American prisoners survive the grueling work demanded of them. With mechanization and integration, worksongs like these died out shortly after this film was made.
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pete Seeger, Toshi Seeger, Daniel Seeger
- Original Title
- Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pete Seeger, Toshi Seeger, Daniel Seeger
Department Leadership Roster
Pete Seeger
Director
Toshi Seeger
Director
Daniel Seeger
Director
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What is Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison about?
Pete and Toshi Seeger, their son Daniel, and folklorist Bruce Jackson visited a Texas prison in Huntsville in March of 1966 and produced this rare document of of work songs by inmates of the Ellis Unit. Worksongs helped African American prisoners survive the grueling work demanded of them. With mechanization and integration, worksongs like these died out shortly after this film was made.
Who directed Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison?
Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison was directed by Pete Seeger, Toshi Seeger, Daniel Seeger.
Who stars in Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison?
The principal cast of Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison includes Not specified.
When was Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison released and how long is it?
Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 29m.