Something to Build On

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A short film with the title Something to Build on. There are two prints of it (2012.79.1.54.1a) and (2012.79.1.54.2a), both of which are 16mm color acetate film with optical sound. The film was directed by St. Clair Bourne and produced by his production company, Chamba Productions, for the College Entrance Examination Board. It provides various perspectives on the college experience and presents resources to encourage minority youth to attend college. The film begins with an introduction animated segment of a young black man walking down a city sidewalk and then entering a doorway with the word College written over it. A musical soundtrack accompanies the animation. He walks down the hallway past doors and a trophy case while the voiceover narration begins. The narration focuses on thinking about how to get started on applying for college.

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