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In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema
In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema

IN THE SHADOW OF HOLLYWOOD: RACE MOVIES AND THE BIRTH OF BLACK CINEMA

Directed by Brad Osborne
United States, 2007
Documentary, History

    Synopsis

    At a time when Hollywood refused to cast Blacks in films except as servants and buffoons, an artistic underground developed so called “Race movies” – featuring all Black audiences.

    Synopsis

    At a time when Hollywood refused to cast Blacks in films except as servants and buffoons, an artistic underground developed so called “Race movies” – featuring all Black audiences.