Harvest of Shame / Columbia Broadcasting System
- Date
1960
- Main contributor
See Other Contributors
- Summary
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Depicts the problems of the migrant farm worker; analyzes factors contributing to the situation; and indicates several possibilities for alleviating the conditions. Traces the principal routes of migrant workers on both the east and west coasts as they move northward with the harvest. Pictures the inadequate housing facilities, lack of educational opportunities, and the hardships and exploitation these persons endure. Dramatically portrays the present hopelessness of these people and presents several possible courses of action looking towards solution of the problem.
- Contributor
Indiana University, Bloomington. Audio-Visual Center
- Publisher
CRM/McGraw-Hill Films
- Subjects
Agriculture; Economic aspects; Labor; Labor economics; Social history; Working class; Campus Catalog; Economics; Hunger & Poverty; Labor Studies; Latinos
- Collection
IUL Moving Image Archive
- Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
- Language
English
- Physical Description
2 film reels (53 min.) sound,black and white/monochrome; 16 mm
- Notes
Local Note
Gift to the IUB Libraries from Instructional Support Services.
Statement of Responsibility
Columbia Broadcasting System
- Other Identifiers
Catalog Key: 7812387; Other: GR00429742; MDPI Barcode: 40000003406529; MDPI Barcode: 40000003406644
Access Restrictions
This item is accessible by: the public.