Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement (1978)

9.0/10 130 min Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Amiri Baraka

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Lorraine Hansberry

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James Earl Jones

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Ntozake Shange

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