America and Lewis Hine (1984)

  • NR
  • 09/29/1984 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 57m

Overview

Documentary about early 20th-century photographer Lewis Hine, who helped to expose grim working conditions in American factories and mines, especially the abuse and exploitation of children by their employers. Later, he became the official photographer for the construction of the Empire State Building.

Daniel Allentuck

Writer

Nina Rosenblum

Director

Cast

John Crowley's headshot

John Crowley

Narrator (voice)
Jason Robards's headshot

Jason Robards

Voice
Maureen Stapleton's headshot

Maureen Stapleton

Voice
Walter Rosenblum's headshot

Walter Rosenblum

Self
Anthony "Shorty" Slick's headshot

Anthony "Shorty" Slick

Self

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