Movie Description

Take a Giant Step

(1959)

Overview

After African-American teenager Spence Scott gets expelled from his private school for arguing with a teacher, he turns to his grandmother for advice. Spence, who lives in a genteel white area and has mostly white friends, feels like an outsider. He visits a bar in a black neighborhood, where he meets a few prostitutes, which doesn't help. Eventually, Spence starts a friendship with the housekeeper, Christine, who tells him her own difficult story.

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Original TitleTake a Giant Step

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1959-12-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 40m

Budget₹ 300000

Production CompaniesHecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions

Genres

  • Drama