A Century of Black Cinema [DVD]

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A Century of Black Cinema is a 2003 documentary presented as two one-hour specials that traces African American contributions to cinema across its first hundred years. The program features rare archival footage and behind-the-scenes material spanning from early independent filmmaker Oscar Micheaux through contemporary directors like Spike Lee, showcasing performances from landmark films and interviews with major stars including Sidney Poitier, Richard Pryor, James Earl Jones, Eddie Murphy, Whoopi Goldberg, Denzel Washington, Laurence Fishburne, and Danny Glover.

This single-disc DVD from Passport Video is not rated and runs approximately two hours total. It explores how Black cinema both reflected and responded to significant social and political moments in American history. Add this documentary to your collection at a fraction of retail cost.