Movie·1975·0h 52m
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
Documentary
Synopsis
Ossie Davis narrates a history of "race films," films made before 1950 which catered to a primarily black audience.
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in United States.
Top cast
Ossie Davis
Narrator
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George Johnson
Self (archive sound)
Lorenzo Tucker
Self (archive sound)
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Lucia Lynn Moses
Self (archive sound)
Fredi Washington
Self (archive sound)
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Henry Armstrong
Self (archive footage)
Josephine Baker
Self (archive footage)
Leslie Banks
Self (archive footage)
Clarence Brooks
Self (archive footage)
Cab Calloway
Self (archive footage)