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

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

Documentary • 2007 • 59 min
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7.3

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.

Starring

Lawrence Varnado, Herb Jeffries, Ruby Dee, Jeni Le Gon, Leroy Collins

Directed By

Brad Osborne

Written By

Brad Osborne

Genre

Documentary

Release Date

September 15, 2007

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Cast & Crew

Brad Osborne
Brad
Osborne
Lawrence Varnado
Lawrence
Varnado
Herb Jeffries
Herb
Jeffries
Ruby Dee
Ruby
Dee
Jeni Le Gon
Jeni Le Gon
Leroy Collins
Leroy
Collins
Pearl Bowser
Pearl
Bowser
Brad Osborne
Brad
Osborne

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