The Run From Race

Duration: 30

Year Published: 1964

Creator: NET SCIENCE PRISM PRODUCTION

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: A minister, university professor, real estate salesman, and a housewife tell of life and problems in a black community. Why some people run from racial problems, particularly problems in housing., This program examines the housing situation in Philadelphia where segregation, governmental neglect, blockbusting and other illegal real estate practices have created urban decay. Black residents describe discriminatory practices by landlords and city officials and are seen engaging in community development projects. A sociologist criticizes Philadelphia's re-development plan.

Complete Record: A minister, university professor, real estate salesman, and a housewife tell of life and problems in a black community. Why some people run from racial problems, particularly problems in housing., This program examines the housing situation in Philadelphia where segregation, governmental neglect, blockbusting and other illegal real estate practices have created urban decay. Black residents describe discriminatory practices by landlords and city officials and are seen engaging in community development projects. A sociologist criticizes Philadelphia's re-development plan. NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.