The life of a great man, George Washington Carver, is explored in this "one reeler" by one of the best directors that worked in the American cinema, Fred Zinnemann.
Born in extreme poverty, the son of slaves, we watch as raiders come during the night to take away his entire family. The infant Carver and his mother are kidnapped and taken away. His mother disappeared from his life completely, while the owner of the farm, Moses Carver, comes back for him and reclaims him and his brother and reared them.
He became in love with nature and earned the nickname of "The Plant Doctor". He encountered all kinds of obstacle in his life because of his race. It was at the Iowa Agricultural College that he was able to get his doctorate and became quite a known figure in his field who was instrumental in incorporating a new technique that is still a wonder today.
Mr. Zinnemann directed this documentary with an eye on the racial aspect of the story and how this poor man went to make something of himself and inspiring others to excel.