In the name of religion

United States, 1972

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Episode of Series “Minorities”.
Although religious freedom is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, prejudice against minority religious groups is a strong feature of American society. This film traces history of immigration and the growth of intolerance and persecution of religious minorities.

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Credits

co-director

James J. Cullen

J William Walker

production company

Coronet Instructional Films

Duration

00:15:43:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1972

Appears in

Minorities

Group of items

Minorities

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

321632

Language

English

Subject categories

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Belief and doubt

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Discrimination - United State

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Equality - Religious aspects

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Freedom of religion

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Minorities

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Prejudices

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religions

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United States - Emigration and immigration

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Prejudices

History → Religions

History → United States - History

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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