The read
It runs a compact 20m.
Synopsis
Produced by the U.S. Office of War Information, this short dramatizes the uneasy but ultimately hopeful integration of European war refugees into the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts. Narrated over silent images with a score by Aaron Copland, it blends documentary style and propaganda, underscoring both cultural tension and community acceptance.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Aaron CoplandOriginal Music Composer
- Helen GraysonWriter
- Larry MadisonWriter
- Helen GraysonDirector
- Larry MadisonDirector
Cast
- Sidney MeyersNarrator (voice)
- Clifton L. SearsBlind Organist
Themes
war refugees