Old, Black And Alive

Genre: Educational

Creator: Natl Council Of The Churches Of Christ In The USA

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Copyright: Registered 14Jun74 · MP26734 (Jan-Jun 1975) Copyright holder: National Caucus on the Black Aged, Inc Production company: The New Film Company, Inc

Description: Portrays the vigor and strength, similarities and differences of seven elderly black persons. , Filmed in Macon County, Alabama, this film depicts a variety of life styles among old blacks of the deep South. It offers insight to their activities, or the lack of activity among them, it zeroes in on health and proper care, and demonstrates their real problems and needs. There are agencies, both public and private, working to help resolve some of these needs. A sound track of hymns and spirituals back the philosophies and statements of personal values each of these individuals expresses in this interview.

Complete Record: Portrays the vigor and strength, similarities and differences of seven elderly black persons. , Filmed in Macon County, Alabama, this film depicts a variety of life styles among old blacks of the deep South. It offers insight to their activities, or the lack of activity among them, it zeroes in on health and proper care, and demonstrates their real problems and needs. There are agencies, both public and private, working to help resolve some of these needs. A sound track of hymns and spirituals back the philosophies and statements of personal values each of these individuals expresses in this interview.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.