Country Roads & City Pavements With Roland L. Freeman (1983 Original Colored Film)

*Country Roads and City Pavements with Roland L. Freeman* (1983) offers a personal and informal portrait of photographer Roland L. Freeman. The documentary follows Freeman as he captures the artistry of quilt makers and basket weavers in Mississippi, while also documenting four generations of women from a single family. Through his reflections, Freeman shares insights into his experiences in the American South and his visit to Nigeria.

The film features a blend of Freeman’s black-and-white photographs of the South, color images from Nigeria, and selections from his series on middle-class Black Americans. Produced and directed by Barbara Anne Richards, this documentary provides a rich visual and cultural exploration of Freeman’s work.

Source: National Archives. *Country Roads and City Pavements with Roland L. Freeman, 1983*. [Video] Retrieved from the National Archives Catalog, https://catalog.archives.gov/id/54343