Film Work, 1966-2011

Scope and content:

This series contains two subseries: Blackside, Inc., and Northern Light Productions. Files are arranged loosely by project or documentary. Additional research materials from these projects can be found in the Subject Files Series.

Blackside, Inc., includes some of Richardson's research and manuscripts from the production of Eyes on the Prize and Eyes on the Prize II, as well as scripts and accompanying publications from the production of Malcolm X: Make It Plain. The subseries documents Richardson's roles in the development and promotion of these projects and their educational components. Richardson also collected publicity and student/teacher reactions to the series.

The Northern Light Productions subseries includes Richardson's files on the Little Rock Central High School historical exhibits, Scarred Justice: The Orangeburg Massacre project; and Slave Catchers/Slave Resisters and its spin-off projects on slavery in New England.

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Collection restrictions:

The Hands on the Freedom Plow Series is closed to research until 2025 except by permission of the donor. Original audiovisual materials are closed to use. The rest of the collection is available for research.

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