The Black Emperor of Broadway (2020)

6.5/10 95 min

Overview

This feature film tells the true story of Charles S. Gilpin; the first black star on Broadway and his leading role in Eugene O'Neill's controversial play, The Emperor Jones.

Cast

Shaun Parkes

Charles S. Gilpin

John Hensley

Eugene O'Neill

Nick Moran

Jasper Deeter

Liza Weil

Agnes Boulton

Nija Okoro

Florence Gilpin

Lonnie Farmer

W.E.B. DuBois

Sarah MacDonnell

Christine Ell

Daniel Washington

Paul Robeson

Tim Misuradze

James Light

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