Video Description:
Step back in time with “Vintage Visions” playlist and experience the timeless and thought-provoking short film, “The House I Live In,” featuring the legendary Frank Sinatra. Set in 1945, Sinatra takes a break from a recording session and witnesses a group of boys chasing a Jewish boy. He intervenes with a dialogue that ultimately leads to a powerful speech about the importance of unity and respect for all religions. This brotherhood musical was created as a response to prevalent anti-Semitism and racial prejudice during the post-World War II era. Sinatra sings two inspiring songs – “If you are but a dream” and “The house I live in,” both of which are deeply moving and powerful.
Written by Albert Maltz, the film won the RKO Academy Award but later caused his blacklisting as a leftist. “The House I Live In” is a must-watch for anyone who values diversity, equality, and the power of music to bring people together. Add this masterpiece to your “Vintage Visions” playlist and relive the golden era of cinema.
The full Chicago-style citation for the film is as follows:
LeRoy, Mervyn, dir. The House I Live In. RKO Radio Pictures, 1945. Featuring Frank Sinatra and the Robert Mitchell Boy Choir.