Freedom's People

Convict Looking for a Job

English · Radio, Social Science, History

Freedom's People is a radio series about African American life, history, and culture. Its programs use dramatic scenes, interviews, music, and narration to explore the experiences and contributions of Black Americans.

“Convict Looking for a Job” points to the challenges of finding work after incarceration. The program’s documentary-style approach brings social issues into focus through spoken accounts and performance, connecting individual circumstances with broader questions of opportunity and equality.

The result is an informative, serious-minded listening experience that combines education with human stories. It offers a window onto the concerns and perspectives the series brought to radio, with a direct, public-affairs tone.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.