Goin' Back to T-Town
Synopsis
Goin’ Back to T-Town tells the story of Greenwood, an extraordinary Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that prospered during the 1920s and 30s despite rampant and hostile segregation. Torn apart in 1921 by one of the worst racially-motivated massacres in the nation’s history, the neighborhood rose from the ashes, and by 1936 boasted the largest concentration of Black-owned businesses in the U.S., known as “Black Wall Street.” Ironically, it could not survive the progressive policies of integration and urban renewal of the 1960s. Told through the memories of those who lived through the events, the film is a bittersweet celebration of small-town life and the resilience of a community’s spirit.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Pollard
- Screenplay & Story
- Carmen Fields
- Original Title
- Goin' Back to T-Town
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- GBH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Pollard
Carmen Fields
Betty Ciccarelli, Roll Starts
Sam Pollard, Joyce Vaughn
Department Leadership Roster
Betty Ciccarelli
Editor
Sam Pollard
Director
Sam Pollard
Producer
Roll Starts
Editor
Carmen Fields
Writer
Joyce Vaughn
Producer
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What is Goin' Back to T-Town about?
Goin’ Back to T-Town tells the story of Greenwood, an extraordinary Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that prospered during the 1920s and 30s despite rampant and hostile segregation. Torn apart in 1921 by one of the worst racially-motivated massacres in the nation’s history, the neighborhood rose from the ashes, and by 1936 boasted the largest concentration of Black-owned businesses in the U.S., known as “Black Wall Street.” Ironically, it could not survive the progressive policies of integration and urban renewal of the 1960s. Told through the memories of those who lived through the events, the film is a bittersweet celebration of small-town life and the resilience of a community’s spirit.
Who directed Goin' Back to T-Town?
Goin' Back to T-Town was directed by Sam Pollard.
Who stars in Goin' Back to T-Town?
The principal cast of Goin' Back to T-Town includes Ossie Davis.
When was Goin' Back to T-Town released and how long is it?
Goin' Back to T-Town was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 53m.