Black shadows on a silver screen videorecording : the Black film industry from 1915-1950 : featuring rare films of Paul Robeson, Duke Ellington, Ethel Waters and others / a Post-Newsweek production ; producers, Stephen Henriquez, William Bowman ; writer, Thomas Cripps ; director and film editor, Steven York.
Format:
videorecording :
Publisher:
Republic Pictures Home Video,
Copyright Date:
c1986
Description:
1 videocassette (52 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 1/2 in.
History of the motion picture made by Black film makers between 1900 and 1950, including scenes from these films. Emphasizes the attempt by Black film makers to provide alternatives to the lack of sensitivity and racism of Hollywood films by portraying Blacks realistically.
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.