A Morning For Jimmy
Synopsis
Tells the story of an African American youth named Jimmy who encounters racial discrimination in his search for employment. Although the boy's father tries to persuade his son to accept the reality of racial inequality as a fact of life, others encourage Jimmy to pursue his dream of becoming an architect. Jimmy's teacher introduces him to several African Americans in skilled professions, inspiring Jimmy to continue to strive to achieve his goals. This film was sponsored by the National Urban League and produced in conjunction with its Tomorrow's Scientists and Technicians (TST) program.
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