Goin' Back to T-Town
Mar 01, 1993 · 53m
Director
Sam PollardOverview
Goin’ Back to T-Town tells the story of Greenwood, an extraordinary Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that prospered during the 1920s and 30s despite rampant and hostile segregation. Torn apart in 1921 by one of the worst racially-motivated massacres in the nation’s history, the neighborhood rose from the ashes, and by 1936 boasted the largest concentration of Black-owned businesses in the U.S., known as “Black Wall Street.” Ironically, it could not survive the progressive policies of integration and urban renewal of the 1960s. Told through the memories of those who lived through the events, the film is a bittersweet celebration of small-town life and the resilience of a community’s spirit.
Cast of Goin' Back to T-Town
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About Goin' Back to T-Town
What is Goin' Back to T-Town about?
Goin’ Back to T-Town tells the story of Greenwood, an extraordinary Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that prospered during the 1920s and 30s despite rampant and hostile segregation. Torn apart in 1921 by one of the worst racially-motivated massacres in the nation’s history, the neighborhood rose from the ashes, and by 1936 boasted the largest concentration of Black-owned businesses in the…
When was Goin' Back to T-Town released?
Goin' Back to T-Town was released on March 1, 1993.
Where can I watch Goin' Back to T-Town?
Goin' Back to T-Town is streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Goin' Back to T-Town?
Goin' Back to T-Town runs 53 minutes.
Who directed Goin' Back to T-Town?
Goin' Back to T-Town was directed by Sam Pollard.
Who is in the cast of Goin' Back to T-Town?
The cast of Goin' Back to T-Town includes Ossie Davis (Narrator).