Wealth of a Nation (1964)

Wealth of a Nation (1964) poster

"This film explores how freedom of speech — including dissent — is afforded to all Americans, and shows freedom of expression in art, music, dance, architecture, and science. The film also emphasizes the importance of the individual’s contribution to the whole of society and demonstrates how a productive and creative society is formed by the open and respectful exchange of ideas. The film was written, produced, and directed by William Greaves" (National Archives).

Director: William Greaves
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 21 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bill Dixon
Cinematography: Guy Borremans
Editing: William Greaves
Production: United States Information Agency (USIA)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

new york city, baseball, freedom of speech, jazz club, avant-garde, poetry reading, nonconformism, self expression, social differences, public speaking, free jazz, future vision, walking in the park, newborn baby, free spirited

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wealth of a Nation about?
"This film explores how freedom of speech — including dissent — is afforded to all Americans, and shows freedom of expression in art, music, dance, architecture, and science. The film also emphasizes the importance of the individual’s contribution to the whole of society and demonstrates how a productive and creative society is formed by the open and respectful exchange of ideas. The film was written, produced, and directed by William Greaves" (National Archives).
Who directed Wealth of a Nation?
Wealth of a Nation was directed by William Greaves.
Who stars in Wealth of a Nation?
Wealth of a Nation stars Lee Bontecou, Bill Dixon, William Katavolos, Paolo Soleri, Martin Luther King Jr..
How long is Wealth of a Nation?
Wealth of a Nation has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
What genre is Wealth of a Nation?
Wealth of a Nation is a Documentary film.
Where was Wealth of a Nation produced?
Wealth of a Nation was produced in United States of America.