Let My People Live

Overview

Aimed at African Americans and shot at Tuskegee University, this film instructs viewers in the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis by focusing on a pair of sympathetic siblings, George and Mary, whose lives are altered by the disease. Starring Rex Ingram as Dr. Gordon, the film suggests that organized religion is an important defensive location in this particular community, and warns of the dangers of the previous generation’s superstitions and its fear of medicine. The Health Department prominently featured the film at the 1939 World’s Fair. Directed by Edgar Ulmer.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 10, 1939

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Springer Pictures,National Tuberculosis Association,Motion Picture Service Corp.

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0210154