We Work Again
Originally released in 1937. We Work Again is a documentary film. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eric Burroughs, Lawrence Chenault, and Alma Dickson
Synopsis
The role of African Americans in the recovery years of the Great Depression is the subject of this informational short, which offers an idealized depiction of life in a segregated society. The highlight, by far, is rare footage of Orson Welles’s “Voodoo Macbeth,” produced in 1935 for the New York Negro Unit of the WPA’s Federal Theatre Project.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
0h 15m
15 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Federal Works Agency
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We Work Again about?
The role of African Americans in the recovery years of the Great Depression is the subject of this informational short, which offers an idealized depiction of life in a segregated society. The high...
How long is We Work Again?
We Work Again has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).
When was We Work Again released?
We Work Again was released on September 5, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in We Work Again?
The main cast of We Work Again includes Eric Burroughs, Lawrence Chenault, Alma Dickson, Maurice Ellis.