Film Date
1965
Film Reference Number
V63794-2
Description
KPIX-TV documentary film from 1965 examining controversy surrounding the work of California's Migrant Ministry with farm workers in Tulare County California. Opens with an editorial voice over which explains that the Migrant Ministry's focus on trying to help farm workers address their economic and social needs is rejected by conventional Protestant churches as being morally irresponsible. Features interviews with: Rev. Wayne Hartmire; Mr R. Roland Cosiar; Mrs Clara Rutherford; Mr Allan grant; Mr Ray Holloway and Rev. James Hazen. Also includes street scenes in Porterville Tulare County. This film was produced by Merle Ellis and directed by Dick Williams.