Men of the Forest
Men of the Forest — African-American Logging Family in Georgia is a 1952 documentary film about an African American family of rural loggers in the U.S. state of Georgia as they transition from hand tools to a more efficient power saw.[1] With a runtime of 1 hour, 4 minutes (64 Minutes), the film was directed by Lawrence Glasnes (January 12, 1907 - May 13, 1988). The film was produced by the American Film Producers, Inc. and distributed by the United States Information Service.
Created during the Cold War, the film was primarily intended for a foreign audience to portray American Capitalism and an African American family's role within it in a positive light considering the rising tide of Soviet propaganda against the United States and its weaknesses.[2]
Plot[edit]
An African-American family in Georgia works to save money for a power saw. Includes depictions of timber harvest techniques and process.[3]
Cast[edit]
- John Griggs - Narrator
- David Mathews - Commentary
- Harry Hunter - As Self
- James Hunter - As Self
- Louis Hunter - As Self
- Mamie Hunter - As Self
Crew[edit]
- Lawrence Glesnes- Director. Credited as Lawrence A. Glesnes
- Sam Locke - Writer
- Robert Gross - Producer
- Winston Sharples - Music
- Langdon V. Senick - Cinematography
- Robert C. Jacques - Film Editing
- Lester Orlebeck - Sound Department. Credited as Lester J. Orlebeck.
- Edward F. Craig - Sound Supervisor
References[edit]
- ^ YouTube. "Men of the Forest(1952). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUl-v86obCw
- ^ Internet Archive. "Men of the Forest." https://archive.org/details/CSPAN3_20210404_204900_Reel_America_Men_of_the_Forest_-_1952
- ^ Mubi. "Men of the Forest." https://mubi.com/films/men-of-the-forest
