Harvest of Shame 

In this CBS News production broadcast on Thanksgiving 1960, Edward R. Murrow points out the plight of migrant farm workers in America. Topics range from the harsh living conditions, endless... See full summary »

Director:

Fred W. Friendly

Writers:

Fred W. Friendly, David Lowe

Stars:

Edward R. Murrow, Harriet Beeman, Michael Cassidy

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Edward R. Murrow	...	Himself - Reporter
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Harriet Beeman	...	Herself - Daughter of Migrant Workers
Michael Cassidy	...	Himself (as Rev. Michael Cassidy)
Louis Cramp	...	Himself - AFL-CIO Official
Mrs. Dobie	...	Herself - Migrant Worker
Charles Goodlett	...	Himself - Chief of Police, Belle Glade, Florida
Julian Griggs	...	Himself - Migrant Workers Minister
Howard Jones	...	Himself - Bean Farmer
Aileen King	...	Herself - Migrant Worker
Beulah King	...	Herself - Aileen King's Daughter
Ed King	...	Himself - Crew Leader
Jerome King	...	Himself - Aileen King's Son
Lois King	...	Herself - Aileen King's Daughter
Tom Lockett	...	Himself
David Lowe	...	Himself - Interviewer

Storyline

In this CBS News production broadcast on Thanksgiving 1960, Edward R. Murrow points out the plight of migrant farm workers in America. Topics range from the harsh living conditions, endless travel, low wages, and poor opportunities for their children.

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Plot Keywords:

united states | squalor | expose | soup kitchen | business interest | 

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Genres:

Documentary | News

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 November 1960 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Belle Glade, Florida, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

CBS News Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 55 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Did You Know?

Trivia

Fred W. Friendly got the idea for this documentary after hearing a commentary by Edward P. Morgan about migrant workers on Morgan's nightly ABC radio news program.

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Connections

Referenced in Jeopardy!: Episode #26.100 (2010)

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