Midnight ramble [videorecording] : Oscar Micheaux and the story of race movies / Shanachie presentation ; written by Clyde Taylor ; produced by Pamela A. Thomas, Bestor Cram ; directed by Bestor Cram, Pearl Bowser ; a Northern Light Productions film for the American experience ; a production of WGBH Boston.
Format:
[videorecording] :
Publisher:
Synergy Entertainment,
Copyright Date:
c2009
Description:
1 videodisc (56 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Originally broadcast as a segment of: The American experience (aired Oct. 26,1994, Season 7, episode 4) This disc is a recorded DVD and may not play on all DVD players or drives. Host: David McCullough. Narrator: James Avery.
Summary:
Recounts the story of race movies produced for Afro-Americans from 1910 through 1950 and the role played by Oscar Micheaux, the leading Afro-American producer and director. These movies were designed for Afro-Americans, were frequently shown at midnight, and presented Afro-Americans in a positive light. Features interviews with Afro-American actors, actresses, and historians.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.