What About Prejudice?

What About Prejudice?

1959 · 12 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama

At East High, students resent the admission of Bruce—an unseen classmate their parents have warned them to avoid. But when an unexpected incident unfolds, they are forced to confront and reconsider their own prejudice.

Directed by Herk Harvey · Written by Margaret Travis

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