Long Bell mill workers circa 1931, Weed, CA
| The documentary From the Quarters to Lincoln Heights is designed to tell the story of how this large, established African-American population in the small towns of Weed, Mc Cloud, Mt Shasta and Dunsmuir, California came to root themselves in such an unlikely place. Migrating from the southern US in the 1920’s to work in some of the world’s largest lumber mills, the film will explore how these unique communities of African Americans thrived in these multi-racial rural towns. This film will present this little known history revealing the early inter-racial relationships that existed in Northern California. |
Awards & Film Festivals
♥Winner-Berlin Black Film Fest- Best film representing the Black Experience/Marginalized People Award
♥Second Place-North Carolina Black Film Fest
Roxbury International Film Festival – Boston
Bordocs – Tijuana, Mexico
Purchase DVD – From the Quarters of Lincoln HeightsA documentary by Mark Oliver
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History and Film Guide Companion
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View Additional Clips
These are clips from the film that aren’t shown on the DVD, Yet are important nonetheless.
The Dugout from Mark Oliver on Vimeo.
Jackson Ranch & Early Weed from Mark Oliver on Vimeo.
Negro Baseball in Weed, California from Mark Oliver on Vimeo.
The White Front Bar in Weed, California from Mark Oliver on Vimeo.