Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison
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| Directed by | Toshi Seeger |
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Running time | 30 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison is a 1966 American documentary short film directed by Toshi Seeger, a specialist in films focusing on folk music.[1][2]
Premise
The film explores inmates in the U.S. state of Texas as they chop down trees while singing songs derived from those used by African American slaves, such as field hollers.[3]
Archival status
Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison has been archived and preserved by the Library of Congress.[1]
The complete film is streaming on Folkstreams.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b Coulehan, Erin (2013-07-11). "Toshi Seeger, Wife of Pete Seeger, Dead at 91". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2013-08-03. Retrieved 2013-08-07.
- ^ Martin, Douglas (2013-07-11). "Toshi Seeger, Wife of Folk-Singing Legend, Dies at 91". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2017-08-21. Retrieved 2013-08-07.
- ^ Brook, Pete (30 January 2014). "Pete Seeger's 1966 Documentary Film About Texas Prison Work Songs". Prison Photography. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- ^ "Afro-American Work Songs in a Texas Prison". Folkstreams. Archived from the original on 2025-07-15. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
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