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A Beach of Our Own

Sag Harbor on Long Island in New York is a beachfront haven for Black/African American families. African Americans in the 1930s bought plots along the beach, establishing a close-knit community that spans multiple generations.

Utah State Board of Education Core Standards Strands:
Visual Arts Standards: 6-12.V.CR.; 6-12.V.P.; 6-12.V.R.; 6-12.V.CO
Media Arts Standards: 7–8.E.R.1–6; 7–8.E.CO.1–6; L1–L3.E.R.1–4; L1–L3.E.CO.1–4
Social Studies Standards U.S. I Standard 7.3; U.S. I Standard 7.4; U.S. II Standard 4.1-3; U.S. II Standard 8.1-3

Directed by: Joshua Kissi

Year: 2021

Runtime: 9 minutes

Country: United States

Rated: Not Rated

Recommended for Grades: 6-12

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