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The Quiet One
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Wednesday Feb 17, 2010
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A free screening with 16mm film print from the collection of the New York Public Library.
The Quiet One
Made in cooperation with the Wiltwyck School for Boys, at Esopus, NY, this docu-drama is an account of a 10-year-old emotionally disturbed Black boy who is unwanted, misunderstood and inwardly tortured. Living in Harlem, the child withdraws within himself and drifts into delinquency. In rehabilitation at the Wiltwyck School, the emotional damage has been so severe that he becomes "the quiet one." With commentary written by James Agee and cinematography by photographer Helen Levitt.
Directors: Sidney Meyers. 65 min. 1948. 16mm.
Preceded by:
Goggles!
Peter, a young black boy, finds a pair of motorcycle goggles without lenses. When he and Archie set off with their treasure, they run into some big boys and trouble. Suspense mounts when Peter and Archie, with the help of Peter's loyal dachshund, Willie, attempt to outwit the bullies. The excitement of city life is expressed in bold graphics accompanied by a powerful musical score.
Director: Weston Woods. 6 min. 1974. 16mm.
