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Positively black.

Title
Positively black. Minorities in the armed forces [videorecording] / WNBC-TV, New York ; produced by W.Chris Leonard ; directed by Harry J. McNeill.
Publication
New York : WNBC-TV, 1981-09-20.

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Additional Authors
  • Heningburg, Gus.
  • Leonard, W. Chris.
  • McNeill, Harry J.
  • Mitchel, Larry.
  • WNBC-TV (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
  • World Institute of Black Communications.
  • CEBA Collection.
Description
1 videocassette of 1 (U-matic) (24 min.) : sd., col.; 3/4 in.
Summary
A look at blacks in today's armed services. In the first half of the program, Gus Heningburg interviews Vietnam veteran Larry Mitchel who describes the dehumanizing experience he had as a soldier in Vietnam and as a veteran. Mitchel currently is a social worker helping other Vietnam vets. In the second half, Heningburg interviews three new army recuits who explain why they enlisted; he also speaks with Lt. Col. Gorham Black III about why more blacks have enlisted in the armed services.
Alternative Title
Minorities in the armed forces.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Public affairs.
  • Black films and programs.
Note
  • Episode title from CEBA Award entry form.
  • This program forms part of the Communications Excellence to Black Audiences (CEBA) Award Collection, a competition sponsored by the World Institute of Black Communications, Inc.
Call Number
Sc Visual VRB-274
OCLC
NYPG89-F245
Title
Positively black. Minorities in the armed forces [videorecording] / WNBC-TV, New York ; produced by W.Chris Leonard ; directed by Harry J. McNeill.
Imprint
New York : WNBC-TV, 1981-09-20.
Country of Producing Entity
United States.
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Added Author
Heningburg, Gus. Interviewer
Leonard, W. Chris. Production personnel
McNeill, Harry J. Director
Mitchel, Larry. Interviewee
WNBC-TV (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
World Institute of Black Communications.
CEBA Collection.
Added Title
Minorities in the armed forces.
Research Call Number
Sc Visual VRB-274 Original of Sc Visual DVD-860
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