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In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema (2007)

ALL 09/15/2007 (en) Documentary 59 Min
  • Release
    09/15/2007
  • Production
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  • Original title
    In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
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The true story of a lost era.

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.

  1. Brad Osborne

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer



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In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema (2007) 59 Min

ALL 09/15/2007 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 09/15/2007
  • Production
  • Original title In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

The true story of a lost era.

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.

  1. Brad Osborne

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer



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