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Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement

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Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement

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2h 10m

1978

Synopsis

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.

Director

Woodie King Jr.

Documentary

Cast & Crew

Amiri Baraka

Amiri Baraka

as Self

Ed Bullins

as Self

Lorraine Hansberry

Lorraine Hansberry

as Self (Archive Footage)

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

as Self

Joseph Papp

as Self

Shauneille Perry

as Self

Ntozake Shange

Ntozake Shange

as Self

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