950s American Social Activities
Sock Hop - Detroit, Michigan
Time: Saturday evening, 8 PM
Scene: High school gymnasium decorated with crepe paper streamers, teenagers in poodle skirts and letterman jackets dancing to a live band. Polished wooden floor reflecting overhead lights, bleachers pushed back. Wide-angle overhead shot from gymnasium balcony, capturing swirling motion of dancers. Documentary style of Gordon Parks - authentic social realism with dramatic shadows and natural expressions.