William Greaves Movies

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 struggling songwriter abandons his girlfriend for a flashy woman after landing a hit.

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

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

An intimate portrait of two inner-city barbershops that provide patrons with more than haircuts.

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

Frederick Douglass, Fighter for Freedom is a 19-minute documentary on the life and times of Frederick Douglass. Historic photos and documdrama...

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

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

Unsuccessful gambler 'Dollar Bill' Burton lives in a crummy New York basement room with old friend Bob and a new roommate, friendly blues singer...

This film records the struggle for life within the Arctic Circle. It reveals flowers of startling beauty, whose entire life cycles last less than...

A documentary on the career of William Greaves, featuring Greaves, his wife and co-producer Louise Archambault, actor Ruby Dee, filmmaker St. Clair...

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

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

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

Produced for the Social Security Administration, You've Got a Number uses animation to show how far the agency's services reach beyond retirement...

This multi-award winning film uses psychodrama to help bridge the communication gap between a group of the so-called "hard-core unemployed" - largely...

This 1959 documentary short is a frank portrait of the daily operations inside the Montreal General Hospital’s emergency ward.

This film tells the story of a young woman who suffers a mental breakdown, recovers fully in a mental hospital and returns home. Instead of the...

Traces the life of Booker T. Washington, ex-slave, author, educator, and political leader, focusing on his stewardship of Tuskegee Institute in...