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Burden Of Truth

0% | Jan 01, 1957 | Drama

Joe and Ella Mae Hamilton, having just moved into a new neighborhood, are confronted by an angry, jeering mob of whites outside their house. Joe thinks back on his life. According to press materials, the film's story was based on an idea "expressed by [United Steelworkers of America Union, distributor of the film] President David J. McDonald in a speech on civil rights given by him" in Los Angeles in September 1956.

Featured Crew

Roger Shearman
Camera Operator
David J. McDonald
Idea

Cast

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Hari Rhodes
Joe Hamilton
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Shirley J. Shawn
Ella Mae Hamilton
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Tom Selden
Jerry Pearson
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Chick Hearn
Fight Broadcaster (voice)
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Hank Simms
Announcer (voice)

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