Goin' to Chicago
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One of the greatest migrations in American history occurred during the first half of the century when over 6 million African Americans moved from the rural south to urban areas in the north, such as Chicago. This documentary-style program re-creates that event via newsreel footage from the period and interviews with the people who made the journey.The issues of urban decay are discussed.
Media Details
Runtime: 1 hour 11 minutes
- Topic: History, Social Science
- Subtopic: African-Americans, Documentaries, Multiculturalism, Social Issues
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 1994
- Producer/Distributor: California Newsreel
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