Who Killed Fourth Ward? (1978)
Who Killed Fourth Ward? (1978)
This is the story of a small downtown neighborhood which sees itself caught in the wake of the city's growth
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.

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Tom Wright Tom Wright As: Self
James Blue James Blue As: Self
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: This is the story of a small downtown neighborhood which sees itself caught in the wake of the city's growth
Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 01 January 1978

Country: US

Runtime: 173m

Company Credits

Company: KUHT Film Production, PBS

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Cast

Directed By

James Blue

James Blue

Director

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Brian Huberman

Brian Huberman

Co-Producer

James Blue

James Blue

Producer

Ed Hugetz

Ed Hugetz

Co-Producer

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Sound

Ed Hugetz

Ed Hugetz

Sound Recordist

Visual Effects

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Camera

Brian Huberman

Brian Huberman

Director of Photography

Lighting

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Art Department

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Other Crew

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