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

The true story of a lost era.

15 Sep 2007
59 mins
6.5
4 votes
  • Documentary
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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.
  • Lawrence Varnado

    as Narrator
  • Herb Jeffries

    as Himself
  • Ruby Dee

    as Herself
  • Jeni Le Gon

    as Herself
  • Leroy Collins

    as Himself
  • Pearl Bowser

    as Herself

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