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Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement

Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement

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1 votes

December 31, 1978

2h 10m

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.

Directed by

Woodie King Jr.

Where to watch

In United States

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Cast

Amiri Baraka

Amiri Baraka

Self
E

Ed Bullins

Self
Lorraine Hansberry

Lorraine Hansberry

Self (Archive Footage)
James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Self
J

Joseph Papp

Self
S

Shauneille Perry

Self
Ntozake Shange

Ntozake Shange

Self

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