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The Burk Family of Georgia
The Burk Family of Georgia

THE BURK FAMILY OF GEORGIA

The Burks of Georgia

Directed by Albert Maysles, David Maysles
United States, 1976
Documentary, TV Movie

Synopsis

Made as part of a PBS television project entitled SIX AMERICAN FAMILIES, the film documents the daily life of a poverty-stricken family with 13 children, living in rural Georgia. Depicts the family’s great pride and love for one another, and their overriding concern for keeping together.

Synopsis

Made as part of a PBS television project entitled SIX AMERICAN FAMILIES, the film documents the daily life of a poverty-stricken family with 13 children, living in rural Georgia. Depicts the family’s great pride and love for one another, and their overriding concern for keeping together.