Underplayed Gems

The Highest Tradition

The Highest Tradition poster
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How it feels

This short documentary from after World War Two profiles African American soldiers who served in the war. It connects their heroism to the attack on Pearl Harbor. The film aims to highlight their contributions using news clips and narration.

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What happens

The Highest Tradition is a 1946 documentary film from the U.S. about African American war heroes. It was written and produced by William D. Alexander. It is a World War II era war propaganda film. Fredric March narrates. The film begins with stock footage of the Pearl Harbor it then transitions into profiles of African American war heroes. Astor Pictures released the 2-reel film in 1946. The film is extant and available online. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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