Who Killed Fourth Ward? (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1978, Who Killed Fourth Ward? is a notable film directed by James Blue.
What it’s about. Originally founded as Freedman’s Town after the Civil War, The Fourth Ward is one of the oldest and most culturally significant black communities in Houston, Texas. In the 1970s, the city along with big business interests planned to redevelop the Fourth Ward in order to revitalize the dilapidated real estate and freshen the image of downtown Houston. The price of progress in this case would be the removal of many poor black families. The film explores a complex series of encounters with elected city officials, businessmen and the people of Fourth Ward in order to better understand how a city like Houston works. Who makes the decisions about where resources are spent and so determines the growth and wealth of the community.
Who’s in it. Who Killed Fourth Ward? stars James Blue as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Who Killed Fourth Ward? sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Who Killed Fourth Ward? page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Who Killed Fourth Ward? (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Who Killed Fourth Ward? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Who Killed Fourth Ward? worth watching?
- Who Killed Fourth Ward? holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Who Killed Fourth Ward??
- Who Killed Fourth Ward? stars James Blue.