Goin' Back to T-Town

Overview

Goin’ Back to T-Town tells the story of Greenwood, an extraordinary Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that prospered during the 1920s and 30s despite rampant and hostile segregation. Torn apart in 1921 by one of the worst racially-motivated massacres in the nation’s history, the neighborhood rose from the ashes, and by 1936 boasted the largest concentration of Black-owned businesses in the U.S., known as “Black Wall Street.” Ironically, it could not survive the progressive policies of integration and urban renewal of the 1960s. Told through the memories of those who lived through the events, the film is a bittersweet celebration of small-town life and the resilience of a community’s spirit.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 1, 1993

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Production

WGBH

Cast

Ossie Davis

Director

Sam Pollard

Writer

Carmen Fields

Producer

Joyce Vaughn,Sam Pollard

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt1406201