From swastika to Jim Crow / produced by Pacific Street Films ; produced in association with Independent Television Service ; a film by Lori Chaeatle [and others] ; produced by Lori Cheatle, Steven Fischler, Joel Sucher ; directed by Lori Cheatle, Martin D. Toub.
Publisher:
Cinema Guild,
Copyright Date:
1999
Description:
1 videocassette (57 min.) : sound, black and white and color ; 1/2 in.
Narrated by Luc Sante. Based on the book by Gabrielle Simon Edgcomb.
Summary:
Before and during the Second World War Jewish scholars who escaped Nazi Germany and immigrated to the U.S. faced an uncertain future. Confronted with anti-Semitism at major universities and a public distrust of foreigners, a surprising number secured teaching positions at historically Black colleges in the South. In many cases they formed lasting relationships with their students and had an important impact on the communities in which they lived. This is a story of two cultures, each sharing a burden of oppression, brought together by the tragic circumstances of war.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)45271804
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.