Movie: In "Broken Strings" (1940) a classical violinist injures his fingers.  His son becomes a violinist to earn the needed cash to restore his father's paralyzed hand.  Much to the father's dismay, the son plays swing music instead of classical music.

Movie: In "Broken Strings" (1940) a classical violinist injures his fingers. His son becomes a violinist to earn the needed cash to restore his father's paralyzed hand. Much to the father's dismay, the son plays swing music instead of classical music.

Episode 161: "Broken Strings" (part 1)

The Black Media Archive is a multi-media collection of African and African-American history, including speeches, archival video, movies, music, and more.  It exists as a central resource of Black history in multi-media formats.

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The Black Media Archive is a multi-media collection of African and African-American history, including speeches, archival video, movies, music, and more. It exists as a central resource of Black history in multi-media formats.

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Episode 161: "Broken Strings" (part 1)

Episode 161: "Broken Strings" (part 1)