by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
synopsis
Based on a true story, Disney's made-for-television film Goodbye, Miss 4th of July is about the daughter of Greek immigrants in pre-World War II West Virginia. The girl and her family befriend an elderly, ailing former boxer, who happens to be African-American. The boxer and the family are forced to battle the racism of their community during the first half of the film, while the second half concerns an influenza epidemic.
characteristics
- Influenza
- Race Relations
- Racism
- Racist
- Immigrant Life
- Greek [nationality]
- Epidemic
- Boxer
- Boxing
