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15/11/1942 Documentary 0h 11m
60
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Overview

Henry Browne, an African American farmer, and his family are profiled in this film. The important job of a farmer during times of war is highlighted, specifically his efforts growing peanuts and cotton. This role is made even more poingnant when they visit the eldest son who is a cadet in the 99th Pursuit Squadron.

  1. Roger Barlow

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Canada Lee

    Narrator (voice)

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A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2025-07-19
Henry Browne is a farmer of forty acres of reasonably productive land that he ploughs with his two mules and with the help of his young son Henry. His wife tends a wide variety of vegetables that keeps them self-sufficient and their daughter does quite a good job rearing twenty-odd chickens that keeps them sorted for breakfast. On Saturday, they set off early for a trip to visit the eldest son who is a trainee flyer in the Air Force. They are round of him and the narration is proud of the whole family and of their efforts to not just sustain their efforts, but to work even harder and longer to...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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