Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement (1978)
Overview
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.
Cast
Amiri Baraka
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Lorraine Hansberry
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James Earl Jones
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Ntozake Shange
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