The read
It runs a compact 10m.
Synopsis
The story of Dr. George Washington Carver (1864-1943), black educator and horticulturist. He is perhaps most well known for developing over 140 products from all parts of the peanut plant, including the shells and husks. He also developed products based on sweet potatoes and soybeans, and developed a cotton hybrid that was named after him.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Fred ZinnemannDirector
Cast
- Jesse GravesGeorge Washington Carver's Father (uncredited)
Themes
inventorinventionagriculturebiographyblack historyafrican american manblack awarenessagribusinessafrican american historyshort filmblack storiesblack american