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Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement
Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement
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Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement

1978
2h 10m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1978

Runtime

2h 10m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h 10m
Dec 31, 1978
Languages
English
Director
Woodie King Jr.
Woodie King Jr.
Production
California Newsreel
California Newsreel
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Amiri Baraka

Amiri Baraka

Self

Ed Bullins

Self

Lorraine Hansberry

Lorraine Hansberry

Self (Archive Footage)

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Self

Joseph Papp

Self

Shauneille Perry

Self

Ntozake Shange

Ntozake Shange

Self

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