The High Wall
1952•31m•Released
Documentary
Film produced for a coalition of public service groups to combat racial and ethnic hatred. The narrative follows an emotionally insecure Chicago teenager whose bigoted thinking leads him to violence. Explores how prejudices are passed like "a contagious disease" from parent to child, teacher to pupils, and youth to youth, and suggests strategies for breaking the cycle.
Director
Michael Road
Writer
William Roberts
Languages
English
Studio
New World Productions
Cast
Irving Pichel
Doctor Nordhoff
Production
Company
New World Productions
Producer
Ted Robinson
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