Made in 1975; also issued as motion picture. Republic Pictures Home Video: VHS 7073. Subtitle on external container: The Black film industry from 1915-1950. VHS. Ossie Davis.
Summary:
A history of Black people in the motion picture industry of the United States where, as actors, they have often been relegated to playing stereotypical roles, and in production, direction and other roles their works have been often overlooked by the white majority.
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