Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Amiri Baraka as Self

Amiri Baraka

Self

Ed Bullins as Self

Ed Bullins

Self

Lorraine Hansberry as Self (Archive Footage)

Lorraine Hansberry

Self (Archive Footage)

James Earl Jones as Self

James Earl Jones

Self

Joseph Papp as Self

Joseph Papp

Self

Shauneille Perry as Self

Shauneille Perry

Self

Ntozake Shange as Self

Ntozake Shange

Self

Production Companies

California Newsreel