THE CORNER provides an historical record of the life style of young
men in what could be considered a typical neighborhood prior to and
during the WW II period in America. Toledo, Ohio is the setting of
this documentary. The specific scene is the corner of Junction
Avenue and Lucas Street, located in a solid Polish/American
neighborhood. The story could be written of many other
neighborhoods and ethnic and racial groups throughout the United
States. It just so happens that the writer was a member of this
particular group and neighborhood. Dramatic changes have taken
place since the time period addressed in THE CORNER. WW II impacted
the way of life of all Americans. Ethnic and racial neighborhoods
and groups are still located throughout the country but on a far
less scale. Nicknames, a sign of popularity in most cases or of a
special trait of the individual, are not as common in today's
society. New and interesting developments have impacted the old
meetings places and methods of communication amongst the young men
throughout America. Television; new and interesting hobbies; and
diverse civic, religious, and other group organizations that
provide meeting places and many other features that make for a more
effective life style of American youth have replaced the "old" but
unforgetable meetings on the local "corners." Unfortunately a part
of American culture and history are lost for the ages. THE CORNER
captures a capsule of a part of American life during an era that
has literally disappeared from the the American scene.
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