1969: Paint West Wall
Film Identifier: F.2013-02-0038
Run Time
0h 4m 37s
0h 4m 37s
Format
Super-8mm
Super-8mm
Color
Color
Color
Sound
Silent
Silent
Date Produced
1969
1969
Abstract
This home movie begins with footage of Don McIllvaine painting a large mural in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood. The mural, titled "Black Man's Dilemma," was once located on a building at 16th and Hamlin. It depicts the story of the degradation of ghetto life in America and suggests that Black people seek their own nation elsewhere. These mural scenes are followed by footage of children that were part of the Art & Soul program that McIlvaine directed during a 6-month period in 1969 and 1970. Highlights of the film include a painting class, kids running around in an amphitheater, a gymnastics class and children swimming.
This home movie begins with footage of Don McIllvaine painting a large mural in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood. The mural, titled "Black Man's Dilemma," was once located on a building at 16th and Hamlin. It depicts the story of the degradation of ghetto life in America and suggests that Black people seek their own nation elsewhere. These mural scenes are followed by footage of children that were part of the Art & Soul program that McIlvaine directed during a 6-month period in 1969 and 1970. Highlights of the film include a painting class, kids running around in an amphitheater, a gymnastics class and children swimming.
Actors, Performers and Participants
McIlvaine, Don (is participant)
Form
Related Place
Chicago (production location of)