The High Wall
The High Wall

The High Wall

January 01, 1952 | 31 min

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.

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Irving Pichel

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