Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison
| Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison | |
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| Directed by | Toshi Seeger |
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Running time | 30 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison is American film released in 1966 by filmmaker Toshi Seeger, a specialist in films focusing on folk music.[1][1][2] The film explores inmates in the U.S. state of Texas as they chop down trees while singing songs derived from those used by African American slaves, such as field hollers.[3]
Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison has been archived and preserved by the Library of Congress.[1]
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References
- 1 2 3 Coulehan, Erin (2013-07-11). "Toshi Seeger, Wife of Pete Seeger, Dead at 91". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2013-08-07.
- ↑ Martin, Douglas (2013-07-11). "Toshi Seeger, Wife of Folk-Singing Legend, Dies at 91". New York Times. Retrieved 2013-08-07.
- ↑ Brook, Pete. "Pete Seeger’s 1966 Documentary Film About Texas Prison Work Songs". Prison Photography. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
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