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Birthright

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After graduating from Harvard University, Peter Siner returns to his small Tennessee hometown, where he hopes to start a school for black children.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1938-01-01

Runtime: 74 mins

Director: Oscar Micheaux

Spoken language: English

Genres: Drama

Original title: Birthright

Production Companies: Micheaux Picture Corporation

Production Countries: United States of America

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