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The Cummington Story

The Cummington Story

Release: 1945-12-12 ·Runtime: 20m
Documentary Drama

Produced by the U.S. Office of War Information, this short dramatizes the uneasy but ultimately hopeful integration of European war refugees into the small town of Cummington, Massachusetts. Narrated over silent images with a score by Aaron Copland, it blends documentary style and propaganda, underscoring both cultural tension and community acceptance.

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

United Films
United States Information Service