A Desk for Billie (1956)

Genre

educational film

Country

United States

How it feels

This educational film tells the true story of Billie Davis, a girl from a migrant family who struggles to access schooling. It shows how she finds ways to learn despite her family's constant movement.

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What happens

A Desk for Billie is an educational American film released by the National Education Association in 1956. It is based on the story of Billie Davis, who grew up in a migrant family, and how she found educational opportunities. Davis' story first came to public light when her story I Was a Hobo Kid appeared in the Saturday Evening Post in December 1952. It was directed by Irving Rusinow, whose other films included Skippy and the Three R's and Freedom to Learn. The film won a Golden Reel Award in the Education category at the Fourth Annual American Film Assembly. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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