Movie

The High Wall (1952)

• January 1, 1952
• 31m

• Documentary

Overview

Film produced for a coalition of public service groups to combat racial and ethnic hatred. The narrative follows an emotionally insecure Chicago teenager whose bigoted thinking leads him to violence. Explores how prejudices are passed like "a contagious disease" from parent to child, teacher to pupils, and youth to youth, and suggests strategies for breaking the cycle.

Director

Michael Road

Writers

William Roberts

Starring

Irving Pichel