A Place of Our Own

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A Place of Our Own is a documentary film by Stanley Nelson Jr. that explores the history, community, and cultural significance of a Black vacation community on Martha’s Vineyard.

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instanceOf documentary film
countryOfOrigin United States
creator Stanley Nelson Jr.
depicts historical development of a Black vacation enclave
summer life on Martha’s Vineyard for Black families
director Stanley Nelson Jr.
explores cultural significance of Black leisure spaces
intergenerational perspectives
issues of race and class
social dynamics within a Black resort community
features interviews with members of the Black vacation community
focusesOn Black middle-class vacation culture
family traditions
racial identity
sense of belonging
follows history of a Black vacation community on Martha’s Vineyard
genre documentary film
hasEthnicFocus African Americans
linked to: Black Americans
hasSetting Martha’s Vineyard
linked to: Martha's Vineyard

Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard
linked to: Oak Bluffs
hasTheme Black leisure and recreation
community resilience
home and belonging
memory and tradition
hasTitle A Place of Our Own
language English
mainSubject African American history
Black vacation community on Martha’s Vineyard
community life
cultural heritage
producer Stanley Nelson Jr.
workOf Stanley Nelson Jr.

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Stanley Nelson Jr. notableWork A Place of Our Own
A Place of Our Own hasTitle A Place of Our Own