A Place Out of Time: The Bordentown School

For seventy years, during a time when America largely neglected the education of African-Americans and discrimination was both legally and socially enforced, The Bordentown School stood as an educational haven. This institution fostered black pride and intellect, instilling values, discipline, and essential life skills in generations of black youth. The film recounts the extraordinary history of this school through the voices of its alumni, historians, and compelling archival footage. It also explores the broader narrative of black education in America over three centuries, offering a detailed and seldom-seen depiction of a distinct black educational environment. This serves as an essential introduction to the ongoing national conversation about historically black institutions and their significance in shaping identity and achievement. What were the losses and gains on the path to equality?