That's black entertainment. Celebrating legendary black actors / All channel Films ; Revismedia, Inc. presents a Norm Revis production ; producer, Walid Khaldi ; writers, Walid Khaldi, Sean Whitley ; directed by Walid Khaldi.
Publisher:
S'more Entertainment,
Copyright Date:
2007
Description:
1 videodisc (217 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Title from container. Host: Mario Van Peebles ; featuring: Paul Robeson, Oscar Micheaux, Spencer Williams Jr. Originally released in 2002. Special features: Bonus film "Jericho" starring Paul Robeson, Henry Wilcoxon, Wallace Ford and Rufus Fennell; Mario Van Peebles bio; Ossie Davis interview; Pearl Bowser interview; key artist info links.
Summary:
Part 1: Showcases the groundbreaking work of African American talent during the early years of Black cinema. Footage is from the 1920s through the 1950s. Dedicated to those performers whose talents have transcended the ages; Paul Robeson, one of the first stars of independent Black cinema; Oscar Micheaux, who made nearly 50 independent movies; Black film director Spencer Williams Jr. is also highlighted.
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.