The Well (1951) | Maidie Norman Ernest Anderson | 2x Oscar Nominee

⁣A small, racially-mixed American town succumbs to violence and utter mayhem after a white man suspected of kidnapping a missing black girl is released by the white authority. - IMDb

The Well is a 1951 American drama film[1][a] directed by Leo C. Popkin and Russell Rouse and starring Richard Rober and Maidie Norman. It tackles the issue of racial tensions and collective behavior. Produced on a modest budget with a cast made up largely of unknown actors, it was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing. - Wikipedia