Black Des Moines: Voices Seldom Heard
Sep 10, 1985 · 57m
Director
Dennis GoodrichOverview
Chronicles the history of blacks in Des Moines, Iowa from the mid-1800s to the present. Vintage photos and film clips are used with interviews to detail the contributions of blacks from their first appearance via the Pre-Civil War "underground railroad" to the emotional issues of today. Includes early photos of black businesses and neighborhoods, the beginnings of the Iowa Bystander newspaper, first-hand recollections of the 1920s and 1930s, disruption caused by the freeway construction and urban renewal, and the many innovations and achievements made by Des Moines blacks. Originally aired on WOI-TV on September 10, 1985.
Cast of Black Des Moines: Voices Seldom Heard
Crew of Black Des Moines: Voices Seldom Heard
Dennis GoodrichDirector, Cinematography- Verda L. WilliamsProducer, Writer
- Robert HelmersExecutive Producer
- Betty Lou VarnumExecutive Producer
- Sue BallantineProduction Assistant, Costumer
- Beverly FischerAssociate Producer
- Ted BrubakerProduction Artist
- Phil ElrodStill Photographer, Production Assistant
- Donna MilesCostumer
- Mike StoverSound
- Gary CorneliousSound
- Rodney MinorCinematography
- Brett ForayProduction Assistant
- Jane CoriaProduction Secretary
About Black Des Moines: Voices Seldom Heard
What is Black Des Moines: Voices Seldom Heard about?
Chronicles the history of blacks in Des Moines, Iowa from the mid-1800s to the present. Vintage photos and film clips are used with interviews to detail the contributions of blacks from their first appearance via the Pre-Civil War "underground railroad" to the emotional issues of today. Includes early photos of black businesses and neighborhoods, the beginnings of the Iowa Bystander newspaper…
When was Black Des Moines: Voices Seldom Heard released?
Black Des Moines: Voices Seldom Heard was released on September 10, 1985.
How long is Black Des Moines: Voices Seldom Heard?
Black Des Moines: Voices Seldom Heard runs 57 minutes.
Who directed Black Des Moines: Voices Seldom Heard?
Black Des Moines: Voices Seldom Heard was directed by Dennis Goodrich.
Who is in the cast of Black Des Moines: Voices Seldom Heard?
The cast of Black Des Moines: Voices Seldom Heard includes Verda L. Williams (Self), Beverly Fischer (Self), Emery Jackson (Self), James E. Bowman (Self) and George Nichols (Self).