Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
Celebrating Black Stories
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1h 23m
Directed by Francesco Zippel • Documentary • 2021 • US, France • English
Featuring Chuck D, John Singleton, Morgan Freeman
Oscar Micheaux was the most influential African American filmmaker of the first half of the 20th century, a self-taught artist who funded, produced, and released more than 40 films, completely excluded from Hollywood. Micheaux’s provocative films served as a powerful rebuke to the ubiquitous racism of the times. A chorus of experts and fans weigh in on his incredible artistic journey and legacy.
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Nationtime
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