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In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema

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.

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Cast

Lawrence Varnado

Lawrence Varnado

Herb Jeffries

Herb Jeffries

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

Jeni Le Gon

Jeni Le Gon

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Leroy Collins

Pearl Bowser

Pearl Bowser

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What is In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema (2007) about?+
In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema is a 2007 documentary film with a runtime of 0h 59m. Directed by Brad Osborne. Find cast, ratings, and streaming options on LiveStreamTV.pk.
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In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema was directed by Brad Osborne.