Flat Town
Catalogue Number: TVP102
Producer: Video Project, Inc.
Subject: American History, Black History, Canadian Social Studies, Documentary, Global Issues, Global Studies, History, Social Issues, Social Studies, Sports
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: United States
Copyright Year: 2021
Running Time: 30:00
A small Cajun town in rural Louisiana holds an annual exhibition football game between the majority Black public school and majority White private school, called the Tee Cotton Bowl. This meditative small town portrait examines racial segregation and a range of perspectives on the game and whether it should continue to be celebrated as it has been.
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“Highly Recommended.” - Educational Media Reviews Online
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