Rediscovery FilmsRediscovering the Contributions of African AmericansTo order Rediscovery films, please call 1-800-242-2946.Meet the ProducersReturn to B&B Productions |
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Rediscovery FilmsRediscovering the Contributions of African AmericansTo order Rediscovery films, please call 1-800-242-2946.Meet the ProducersReturn to B&B Productions |
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Oh, Freedom!The inspiring story of the non-violent Civil Rights Movement, as it shared the struggle for Black equality, is narrated by Andrew Young. We witness the courage of African Americans like Rosa Parks, Medgar Evers, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Fannie Lou Hamer as they boldly confronted racist oppression.28 minutes VHS $40 |
Black Men and Iron HorsesThis film rediscovers the African American inventors whose genius built safety, speed, and reliability into American railroading. A. Philip Randolph discusses the struggle of the Black labor movement which sought to transform this racially segregated industry.18 minutes VHS $30 |
Lady in the Lincoln MemorialAfrican American women like Marian Anderson have fought tirelessly to overcome racism in America. This film follows the remarkable career of this musical artist from obscure small churches to great opera houses and to her triumphant concert at the Lincoln Memorial. We witness how one woman's life in music was a victory of faith, of talent, and of character.18 minutes VHS $30 |
Portrait in Black: A. Philip RandolphIn candid reminiscences, A. Philip Randolph recalls his historic confrontations with American Presidents Roosevelt and Kennedy. His courageous battle helped force open the door of equality for African American men and women workers. We see why this fearless Black leader became a legend in the American labor movement.10 minutes VHS $30 |
Immigrant from AmericaUnlike every other immigrant to America, the Black African came to a land of bondage, not freedom. This provocative film explores how the African American has used education, economic strength, and political power to overcome a legacy of racist obstacles.20 minutes VHS $30 |
The Color of JusticeThroughout our history, the African American's struggle for freedom has been linked to decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court. This documentary recounts the long and troubled judicial journey from the Dred Scott Decision in 1857 to Brown vs. the Board of Education in 1954.26 minutes VHS $40 |
Never Turn Back: The life of Fannie Lou HamerWe witness the moving story of a valiant heroine of the Civil Rights struggle in Mississippi. Her courage inspired the poor and voiceless to demand the vote and to finally achieve political power. Her triumph is measured by the Black men and women who now take their rightful seats in City Halls, State Legislatures, and the U.S. Congress.60 minutes VHS $75 30 minutes VHS $45 (Abbreviated version) |
The HurdlerThe inspiring biography of Dr. Charles Drew who developed America's first blood bank system. From All-American athlete at Amherst to pioneering research scientist, Dr. Drew cleared every racist hurdle in a tragically shortened life.16 minutes VHS $30 |
Edge of the ArenaThe African American has fought for more than a century to enter the American political arena. This film relates that struggle from Reconstruction to Andrew Young's first race for the U.S. Congress from Georgia.28 minutes VHS $40 |
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Producer/Director Bill Buckley and Writer/Artist Tracy Sugarman joined their talents to create Rediscovery Productions. Bill Buckley, a charter member of the Director's Guild of America, has created film documentaries that have won many awards in the U.S. and abroad. In television, he directed a long list of Public Affairs network shows and worked on the critically acclaimed President Truman series, "Decision." His production credits also include work for two other Presidents. He created a campaign film for John F. Kennedy and produced "The People Speak" for Lyndon Johnson. Mr. Buckley directed six half-hour TV specials for Standard Oil of Ohio on projections in the fields of education, transportation, medicine, agriculture, communications, and urban systems, and produced over one hundred commercials for leading advertising agencies. He is president of B&B Productions (www.lawfilm.com), a company that creates legal documentaries for personal injury attorneys. Tracy Sugarman brought to Rediscovery Productions his long experience as a reportorial artist and writer. His work has been seen in periodicals such as Holiday, Saturday Evening Post, Fortune, The New York Times and Esquire. In 1964, he accompanied the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) to work with the black community in the Mississippi Delta, recording the nonviolent civil rights struggle in drawings and photographs. Stranger at the Gates: A Summer in Mississippi (Hill and Wang) includes diaries and drawings from that summer. His recently published book My War: A Love Story in Letters and Drawings (Random House) chronicles his WWII experiences. On television, Mr. Sugarman's work has been featured in six documentaries for CBS, among them, How Beautiful on the Mountains, the story of the civil rights struggle in the 1960s. |