SOCIAL CLASS IN AMERICA Part 1

Description

TRAINING FILM: Shows contrasts in lives of three boys who come fromthree different classes. Three levels of classes in this country: upper, middle and blue collar. Shows how three friends, Gil, Dave, and Ted who grew up together, who are from different social backgrounds are impacted by where they live, social status of parents, where they go to school. After high school graduation one goes to college, then into training to take over family business; one goes to community college and later becomes Director of Art Department at large advertising company; and one becomes automotive mechanic at local gas station. Illustrates factors influencing vertical social mobility.

Collection

Records of the Federal Bureau of Investigation

Series

Motion Picture Films and Video Recordings