The read
It runs a compact 57m.
Synopsis
A documentary chronicling the pioneering efforts of black filmmaker William D. Foster in the early years of the industry and Oscar Micheaux's controversial impact on the subsequent "race movies".
Ratings
TMDB7.3/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Pearl BowserDirector
- Bestor CramDirector
- Clyde TaylorWriter
Cast
- Toni Cade BambaraSelf - Author
- Robert HallSelf - Historian
- Elton FaxSelf - Illustrator
- Pearl BowserSelf - Archivist
- Carlton MossSelf - Filmmaker
- Frances E. WilliamsSelf - Actress
- Shingzie HowardSelf - Actress
- St. Clair BourneSelf - Journalist
- Herb JeffriesSelf - Actor
- Edna Mae HarrisSelf - Actress
- James AveryNarrator
- David McCulloughIntroduction
Stills
Themes
early cinema