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Midnight Ramble

Midnight Ramble

The Story of the Black Film Industry

1994 57mDocumentary

A documentary chronicling the pioneering efforts of black filmmaker William D. Foster in the early years of the industry and Oscar Micheaux's controversial impact on the subsequent "race movies".

3.7/5

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Synopsis

A documentary chronicling the pioneering efforts of black filmmaker William D. Foster in the early years of the industry and Oscar Micheaux's controversial impact on the subsequent "race movies".

The vibe

early cinema

Behind it

Pearl BowserPearl BowserDirectorBestor CramDirectorClyde TaylorWriter

Cast

Toni Cade BambaraSelf - Author
Robert HallSelf - Historian
Elton FaxSelf - Illustrator
Pearl BowserPearl BowserSelf - Archivist
Carlton MossCarlton MossSelf - Filmmaker
Frances E. WilliamsFrances E. WilliamsSelf - Actress
Shingzie HowardSelf - Actress
St. Clair BourneSt. Clair BourneSelf - Journalist
Herb JeffriesHerb JeffriesSelf - Actor
Edna Mae HarrisEdna Mae HarrisSelf - Actress
James AveryJames AveryNarrator
David McCulloughDavid McCulloughIntroduction

Director

Pearl Bowser, Bestor Cram

Writer

Clyde Taylor

Release date

26 Oct 1994

Runtime

57m

Studio

Northern Lights Productions, Robert Stone Productions, GBH

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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