William Greaves Movies

Few remember the name, much less the historical achievements, of Dr. Ralph Johnson Bunche. Yet, this African American mediator and United Nations...

A crooked real estate tycoon tricks a trusting young woman out of her small candy store. When he is found dead, the girl is suspected of the crime.

A look at the destruction that follows the breaking of long-neglected dikes and the measures being taken to prevent future problems.

Examines the history and purpose of the "merit system" used by the U.S. Civil Service in hiring and promoting Federal Government workers. Shows how...

This short film is a telling portrait of the discourse about and treatment of alcohol addiction in the middle of the 20th century. In a fictional...

The film questions whether the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s effectively changed the Black community, and American society more widely, and...

"Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice" documents the dramatic life and turbulent times of the pioneering African American journalist, activist,...

In 1971, maverick filmmaker William Greaves trained his cameras on both Muhammad Ali and his opponent, Joe Frazier, ahead of the “Fight of the...

Designed for class instruction and career education, and to prove that space exploration isn’t just for the boys. The film interviews women...

The first Black-produced and controlled network television series, BLACK JOURNAL won an Emmy for programming excellence in public affairs. Provides a...

The Salvation Army in action. Band rehearsals, personal reminiscences of an Army officer, and an unrehearsed "coming to Christ" in the Army Citadel...

This short documentary offers a look at the life forms on the Queen Elizabeth Islands within the Arctic Circle. Even in this frigid zone of icebergs...

"This documentary film covers a 24-day arts festival in Dakar, Senegal that highlighted Black contributions to the cultural heritage of mankind and...

A man returns to his home of Jamaica from journey. Along the way, he meets up with famous reggae bands of the time.

This documentary presents clips from black films from 1929 through 1957.

Among other topics, includes a documentary on Malcolm X’s influence on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of his death, featuring Betty...

Explores the extraordinary artistic, cultural and political flowering that took place in Harlem during the "Roaring 20s." This vivid portrait of the...

A short documentary subject made for National Educational Television's Black Journal television program documenting a political rally in Newark, the...

An investigation into the causes of racial tensions in New York City. Participants express their feelings in matters of race, under the direction and...

This film explores innovative ways in which "standard English" can be taught to dialect speaking children. Filmed on location in Louisiana at a U.S....