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Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement (1978)

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.

Release: 1978-12-31
Runtime: 130 min
Cast
Amiri Baraka
Amiri Baraka
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Ed Bullins
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Lorraine Hansberry
Lorraine Hansberry
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James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
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Joseph Papp
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Shauneille Perry
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Ntozake Shange
Ntozake Shange
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