Great Documentary! All were friends of mine growing up in the east end I remember so many of that history. Glover, Arthur, you did a wonderful thing! Bless your mother in heaven!
36:48 I lived In JEFF City Went To JCHS, Lincoln University... Began my CAREER IN MUSIC As an on AIR RADIO ANNOUNCER & DJ ON KJLU KLUM The Original 88.9 FM 1986 EXOTIC STORM Many many Great People Wonderful People Cane through Tha FOOT 👣 SILKY SMOOTH SATIN D FOREVER A FOOT RAT💯 OUTSTANDING GUYS SO GOOD TO SEE U GUYS LUV IT TEARS FLOWING GUYS WOW 36:49
This is very relevant to me as the first house I lived in afer my birth (1947) , was just 2 blocks up from the "The Foot" on Dunklint (1004 E. Dunklin). The Hawkins family lived on one side of our home and Holmes Merrit (SP?) lived on the other. My Dad, Mom, and 3 brothers lived there till we needed a bigger home and we moved to Houchin St. About 1955 or so. I have to add one bit here -we actually had nicer neighbors here on Dunklin than we did on Houchinn. I will leave this subject with that comment. I have great memories of playing in the yard with the Hawkins Kids , and the kindness of Mr Merrit. Great job on this HCJ!
That is a big point you have brought up with your house on E. Dunklin. I do not like how this documentary leaves the turmoil of Urban renewal up to subjectivity. It was wrong to move people out of their communities. Lincoln University today is a place with no pulse, and the Foot are tennis courts. Randy Hasley could’ve worked to build better infrastructure within the foot, as well as rebuild homes, But he didn’t. It matters how you tell a story.
This feature was uplifting as well as uncomfortably reflective. Uplifting because it gives testament to our strength and survival skills in the face of systemic adversity. It was extremely reactive racially. Black communities just like Native American villages have always been deemed expendable or irrelevant whenever they need our space for gold , expansion, or urban planning. Progress more often than not is a burden placed negatively on the backs of non white people. However it is placed positively and profitably in the arms of white people.
I see it as a lost opportunity that the producers avoided speaking with the children of some of the Black business owners that still live in Jefferson City. I bet they would have relevant commentary on the removal of their parent's businesses. I know my father did. I’m 3rd generation working in the business 70+ years later on the foot.
Yes! Was and still is the last business on the foot. Unfortunate Johnson’s barber and beauty shop was never reached out to talk about their contribution to the foot.
This was a great documentary. It’s sad that black communities are always destroyed by “Urban Renewal”. Nothing about this documentary was boring. It shed light on what has BEEN happening to several black communities in this country. Jeff City was a beautiful place but it’s sad how this community was destroyed.
Good stuff. Although some of the interviews are a little long winded and boring. Curiously most of the African Americans interviewed look more like mixed-race individuals rather than pure African. I'd like to see a piece about Hog Alley if it is in the budget. I'd be interested in doing some writing, research, and acting if anyone would be interested in putting one together.
That’s an interesting observation. Have you thought about doing another documentary on The Foot? If so, how would go about selecting those to share their experiences?
@@ladygemini1977 Maybe a docu-drama. The documentary has already been done. As noted here, many of the contributors passed away shortly after the documentary.
Great Documentary! All were friends of mine growing up in the east end I remember so many of that history. Glover, Arthur, you did a wonderful thing! Bless your mother in heaven!
This was incredible. I enjoyed every minute of the rich history of The Foot.
This was an awesome production. I learned a lot by watching this.
Outstanding and Informative ! 👑💙🦾✊🏾
Great Documentary with a clear message. It’s sad to see so much black history being erased. RIP to some great storytellers.
Love seeing Glover Brown. He was one of the guys in my group of hippies. What a neat guy!
Awesome. Simply beautiful
36:48 I lived In JEFF City Went To JCHS, Lincoln University...
Began my CAREER IN MUSIC
As an on AIR RADIO ANNOUNCER & DJ ON KJLU
KLUM The Original 88.9 FM 1986 EXOTIC STORM
Many many Great People Wonderful People Cane through Tha FOOT 👣
SILKY SMOOTH SATIN D
FOREVER A FOOT RAT💯
OUTSTANDING GUYS SO GOOD TO SEE U GUYS LUV IT TEARS FLOWING GUYS WOW 36:49
I'm learning about my new community. Thank you Alfred for telling me about this documentary!
This is very relevant to me as the first house I lived in afer my birth (1947) , was just 2 blocks up from the "The Foot" on Dunklint (1004 E. Dunklin). The Hawkins family lived on one side of our home and Holmes Merrit (SP?) lived on the other. My Dad, Mom, and 3 brothers lived there till we needed a bigger home and we moved to Houchin St. About 1955 or so. I have to add one bit here -we actually had nicer neighbors here on Dunklin than we did on Houchinn. I will leave this subject with that comment. I have great memories of playing in the yard with the Hawkins Kids , and the kindness of Mr Merrit. Great job on this HCJ!
That is a big point you have brought up with your house on E. Dunklin. I do not like how this documentary leaves the turmoil of Urban renewal up to subjectivity. It was wrong to move people out of their communities. Lincoln University today is a place with no pulse, and the Foot are tennis courts. Randy Hasley could’ve worked to build better infrastructure within the foot, as well as rebuild homes, But he didn’t. It matters how you tell a story.
I totally enjoyed this documentary. Excellent job🎉
My whole family graduated from Lincoln University. I remember the foot. Aitch and Kemp
Hey Aunt Norma, This is Tiffany!❤
Lincoln Oh Lincoln, we thy PROUD children are!💙🤍
This feature was uplifting as well as uncomfortably reflective. Uplifting because it gives testament to our strength and survival skills in the face of systemic adversity. It was extremely reactive racially. Black communities just like Native American villages have always been deemed expendable or irrelevant whenever they need our space for gold , expansion, or urban planning. Progress more often than not is a burden placed negatively on the backs of non white people. However it is placed positively and profitably in the arms of white people.
Mr. Halsey's wife was my 5th grade teacher.
I lived in Jeff city and went to Lincoln university
I see it as a lost opportunity that the producers avoided speaking with the children of some of the Black business owners that still live in Jefferson City. I bet they would have relevant commentary on the removal of their parent's businesses.
I know my father did. I’m 3rd generation working in the business 70+ years later on the foot.
My cousin Karl Johnston. He was the last business at the Foot
Yes! Was and still is the last business on the foot. Unfortunate Johnson’s barber and beauty shop was never reached out to talk about their contribution to the foot.
@stephanyhinton3308 wow I would have loved to hear there thoughts
This was a great documentary. It’s sad that black communities are always destroyed by “Urban Renewal”. Nothing about this documentary was boring. It shed light on what has BEEN happening to several black communities in this country. Jeff City was a beautiful place but it’s sad how this community was destroyed.
Good stuff. Although some of the interviews are a little long winded and boring. Curiously most of the African Americans interviewed look more like mixed-race individuals rather than pure African. I'd like to see a piece about Hog Alley if it is in the budget. I'd be interested in doing some writing, research, and acting if anyone would be interested in putting one together.
That’s an interesting observation. Have you thought about doing another documentary on The Foot? If so, how would go about selecting those to share their experiences?
@@ladygemini1977 Maybe a docu-drama. The documentary has already been done. As noted here, many of the contributors passed away shortly after the documentary.
(Earl) Fantastic. Required viewing. You guys barely made this in time. Don't waste any more time.