A special television program dramatising the growth of cultural centres throughout the United States. The program includes performances by Leonard Bernstein, Harry Belafonte, Marian Anderson, Pable Casals and other important performing artists from the ballet and repertory theatre. Narrated by John Forsythe.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
312319
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Culture
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → United States - Social life and customs
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists - United States
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists and community
Crafts & Visual Arts → Culture
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Community centers
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Culture
Music & Performing Arts → Culture
Music & Performing Arts → Music - United States
Music & Performing Arts → Performing arts
Music & Performing Arts → Singers - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)