Summary
A documentary account of the rehabilitation at the Wiltwyck School of an emotionally disturbed black boy who is unwanted, misunderstood, and inwardly tortured.
Good for
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
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At a glance
Running time
1 h 5 min
Shorter than 9 in 10 dramas, −44 min on the typical 109
typical 10965Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 139 countries
+129
Released
1948
September 1, 1948
78 years ago
Genres
DramaDocumentaryLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Academy Awards1949 to 1950
- Writing (Original Screenplay)1950Nominated
- Documentary Feature Film1949Nominated
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesModerate
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- Sidney Meyers Director, Writer, Editor
Writing · 3
- Janice Loeb Writer, Cinematography
- Helen Slote Levitt Writer
- James Agee Dialogue
Sound · 1
- Ulysses Kay Music
Other crew · 2
- Richard Bagley Cinematography
- Helen Levitt Cinematography
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