Portrait of the South Bronx, New York City 1960s

Portrait of the South Bronx, New York City, in the 1960's where two-thirds of the population is black or Puerto Rican. Extensive views of overcrowded living conditions in a poverty-stricken, inner-city, ghetto. Street scenes of people and street traffic, NYC policeman or street cop. Man and boy polish and shine shoes on street. Art theatre marquee, Bar & Grill Cabaret, Gilroy & McLoughlin sign, South Bronx business store fronts, sounds of Puerto Rican music. People buying fruits and vegetables at sidewalk vendor stand. Clothesline stretched between two buildings, children sitting on fire escape platform. Kids playing in street, climbing fire escape, two young boys fighting, wrestling in street, adults watching. Driver point of view (pov) automobile driving down a South Bronx Street. Young adults and men play “stick ball” in street. kid huffing a paper bag, inhalant abuse. Mobile theatre brings Garcia Lorca to school yard for free theatre, poster of Garcia Lorca, Latin vaudeville. Sidewalk domino game. Families at St. Mary's Park ball field, South Bronx, New York City. Churches in the South Bronx. Ball field bleachers are full at St. Mary's ball field, play ball.