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

(2007)

Documentary

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0hrs 59m

Overview

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.

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65

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Lawrence Varnado as Narrator

Lawrence Varnado

** Narrator

Herb Jeffries as Himself

Herb Jeffries

** Himself

Ruby Dee as Herself

Ruby Dee

** Herself

Jeni Le Gon as Herself

Jeni Le Gon

** Herself

Leroy Collins as Himself

Leroy Collins

** Himself

Pearl Bowser as Herself

Pearl Bowser

** Herself

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