Charles White: Drawings From Life is the story of the life of the influential Black American artist. The film opens with scenes of him painting, but before production could continue, Mr. White died. The remainder of the film is a record of his life and a statement of his intentions assembled through photographs taken during his life as well as notable examples of his work.

Documentary focusing on the contributions to the American war effort of African-American soldiers.

A survey of the range of Black American art, this film traces the African influences in the first generations of work in America, the widening range of work produced in the slave era, the early struggles for serious recognition in the 19th Century and the important work of contemporary artists. Painters, sculptors, cabinet makers, potters, builders and other artisans are represented. Joshua Johnson, Henry Tanner, Romare Bearden, Charles Alston, Selma Burke, John Rhoden, Charles White and John Biggers are some of the artists featured.