The Jungle (1967) | Philly Gang Members Tell Their Own Stories

This dramatized documentary was created by inner city high school students in Northern Philadelphia through a project initiated by Temple University social worker Harold Haskins. With the students creating everything from the credits to the soundtrack, this short is an early example of modern, independent African American filmmaking. With its raw fusion of documentary and fiction, it shows a unique view into street life through the lens of gang members themselves. The Jungle was named to the National Film Registry in 2009. (1967, dir. Charlie “Brown” Davis, Jimmy “Country” Robinson, David “Bat” Williams, 35mm, black and white, 22 min.)

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