Who Killed Fourth Ward?
Originally released in 1978. Who Killed Fourth Ward? is a documentary film. directed by James Blue. With a runtime of 2h 53m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tom Wright and James Blue
Synopsis
Originally founded as Freedman’s Town after the Civil War, The Fourth Ward is one of the oldest and most culturally significant black communities in Houston, Texas. In the 1970s, the city along with big business interests planned to redevelop the Fourth Ward in order to revitalize the dilapidated real estate and freshen the image of downtown Houston. The price of progress in this case would be the removal of many poor black families. The film explores a complex series of encounters with elected city officials, businessmen and the people of Fourth Ward in order to better understand how a city like Houston works. Who makes the decisions about where resources are spent and so determines the growth and wealth of the community.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1978
48 years ago
Runtime
2h 53m
173 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- KUHT Film Production
- PBS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Who Killed Fourth Ward? about?
Originally founded as Freedman’s Town after the Civil War, The Fourth Ward is one of the oldest and most culturally significant black communities in Houston, Texas. In the 1970s, the city along w...
Who directed Who Killed Fourth Ward??
Who Killed Fourth Ward? was directed by James Blue.
How long is Who Killed Fourth Ward??
Who Killed Fourth Ward? has a runtime of 2 hours and 53 minutes (173 minutes total).
When was Who Killed Fourth Ward? released?
Who Killed Fourth Ward? was released on January 1, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Who Killed Fourth Ward??
The main cast of Who Killed Fourth Ward? includes Tom Wright, James Blue.