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Black and White

Apr 17, 1932
0h 6m
★ 4.7

Overview

The film addresses issues of racism in the Jim Crow American South. Themes of racial injustice, racial violence, working-class solidarity dominate the film. It depicts black men working in a field, walking in chains, sitting behind bars, and being executed in an electric chair. In most scenes, a white authority figure is seen whipping or guarding the men.

Genres

Animation

Production Companies

Mezhrabpomfilm

Cast

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