NET Journal — Season 1, Episode 2: Losing Just The Same
Documentary, News • 30 min • 5 seasons, 23 episodes
Episode synopsis
This documentary reflects on the lives and aspirations of an African American family - the Johns - who moved to West Oakland from Louisiana, focusing on Robert Lee Johns and his mother Agnes. A voiceover prefaces the film with a statement that it presents: "A story of people caught in a lifelong struggle between their hopes and their abilities and their discovery that no matter how hard they try they will be losing just the same."
About NET Journal
NET Journal is an anthology series that focuses on news and public affairs topics. The episodes come from many producers, and some aired as individual programs before airing on NET Journal.