In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema 17 years old
The true story of a lost era.
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 attempted to counter the demeaning stereotypes of black Americans prevalent in the popular culture of the day. About 500 films were produced, yet only about 100 still exist. Filmmaking pioneers like 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.
Credits
In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Ruby Dee She was 84, 91 years old when she died | as Herself |
| Jeni Le Gon She was 91, 96 years old when she died | as Herself |
| Lawrence Varnado He was 44, now 61 years old | as Narrator |
| Herb Jeffries He was 93, 100 years old when he died | as Himself |
In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Brad Osborne as Director. | Directing |
| Brad Osborne as Writer. | Writing |
In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema (17 years)
The true story of a lost era.
- Release day: Saturday, September 15, 2007
- Runtime: 59 minutes