John Henry

Duration: 11

Year Published: 1972

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: An inconographic treatment of the famous Black folklore hero. When railroads were pushing westward, men like John Henry were needed to swing the spike hammer. Unlike the other steel drivers, John Henry used two hammers instead of one. , Presents the story of John Henry, the great steel-driving worker who competes with a steam drill.

Complete Record: An inconographic treatment of the famous Black folklore hero. When railroads were pushing westward, men like John Henry were needed to swing the spike hammer. Unlike the other steel drivers, John Henry used two hammers instead of one. , NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

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