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In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema

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2007-09-150h 59m

Documentary

The true story of a lost era.

This documentary captures the sounds and images of a nearly forgotten era in film history when African American filmmakers and studios created “race movies” exclusively for black audiences. The best of these films attempted to counter the demeaning stereotypes of black Americans prevalent in the popular culture of the day. About 500 films were produced, yet only about 100 still exist. Filmmaking pioneers like Oscar Micheaux, the Noble brothers, and Spencer Williams, Jr. left a lasting influence on black filmmakers, and inspired generations of audiences who finally saw their own lives reflected on the silver screen.

Directors
Brad Osborne
Writters
Brad Osborne

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  1. Lawrence Varnado

    Lawrence Varnado

    Narrator

  2. Herb Jeffries

    Herb Jeffries

    Himself

  3. Ruby Dee

    Ruby Dee

    Herself

  4. Jeni Le Gon

    Jeni Le Gon

    Herself

  5. Leroy Collins

    Leroy Collins

    Himself

  6. Pearl Bowser

    Pearl Bowser

    Herself

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Keywords
hollywoodfilmmakingblack history