George Washington Carver
Acting
Biography
George Washington Carver was an American agricultural scientist and inventor who promoted alternative crops to cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion. He was one of the most prominent black scientists of the early 20th century.
Known For
Color footage of inventor George Washington Carver at Tuskegee University in Alabama. Dr. Carver is filmed at his apartment, office, laboratory, and garden.
George Washington Carver at Tuskegee Institute
Documentary focusing on the contributions to the American war effort of African-American soldiers.
The Negro Soldier
Documentary short film detailing the work on American black college campuses in response to the call for military recruits and trained workers.
Negro Colleges in War Time
While George Washington Carver's rise from slavery to scientific accomplishment has inspired millions, time has reduced him to the man who did something with peanuts. This documentary uncovers Carver's complexities and reveals the full impact of his life and work.