Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement

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Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement (1978)

Directed by Woodie King Jr.

Documentary · 2h 10m

This documentary explores the growth and development of black theatre from its earliest roots, also examining its close ties with the civil rights movement. Included are interviews with veterans of the theatrical world such as James Earl Jones and Ed Bullins.

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Cast

Amiri Baraka Self
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Ed Bullins Self Lorraine Hansberry Self (Archive Footage) James Earl Jones Self
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Joseph Papp Self
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Shauneille Perry Self Ntozake Shange Self

Crew

Director
Woodie King Jr.
Producer
Woodie King Jr.

Details

Release date
1978-12-31
Runtime
2h 10m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
California Newsreel