Plot
The story of a lonely young boy growing up in Harlem. Using a semi-documentary technique, the film-makers realistically capture the hostile environment which leads the boy to delinquency. The youth is sent to Wiltwyck School for rehabilitation, where a psychiatrist and counselor try to break through the wall of silence which the boy uses to hide his fear and bitterness.
Written by
James Agee, Janice Loeb, Sidney Meyers
Directed by
Sidney Meyers
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Film Documents
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 2 wins & 3 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
319
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA