Storyline
Pete and Toshi Seeger, their son Daniel, and folklorist Bruce Jackson visited a Texas prison in Huntsville in March of 1966 and produced this rare document of of work songs by inmates of the Ellis Unit. Worksongs helped African American prisoners survive the grueling work demanded of them. With mechanization and integration, worksongs like these died out shortly after this film was made.
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Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison was released on March 1, 1966.
The runtime of Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison is 29m.
Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison is a Documentary movie.
Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison was directed by Pete Seeger.
Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison is originally in English.