In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema
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 sought to counter the demeaning stereotypes of black Americans prevalent in the era's popular culture. About 500 films were produced, yet only about 100 still exist. Filmmaking pioneers such as 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.
Director(s)
Brad Osborne
Where to watch
Plex
Free
Plex Channel
Free
In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema FAQs
Brad Osborne is the director of In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema.
The cast of In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema includes Ruby Dee as Herself, Lawrence Varnado as Narrator, Herb Jeffries as Himself, Jeni Le Gon as Herself, Leroy Collins as Himself, and Pearl Bowser as Herself.
The duration of In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema is 59 mins.
You can watch In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema on Plex (Free) and Plex Channel (Free). Check this Fanbiz page for the latest platforms.
In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema was released on 15 Sep 2007.
In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema is listed under Documentary on Fanbiz.
