The High Wall (1952)

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.

Released Jan. 1, 1952 31 min None+

Genres: Documentary

Keywords: mdblist.one-actor, tmdb.racism, tmdb.racial-prejudice, tmdb.public-service

Production Companies: New World Productions

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English