In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema (2007) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

Now, before we get into what you need to know of how you can watch 'In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema' right now, here are some helpful info about the documentary flick. In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema starring Lawrence Varnado, Herb Jeffries, Ruby Dee, Jeni Le Gon has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 59 min. The release date of the movie is September 15th, 2007. was generated using verified

Need a quick rundown of the movie? Here's the plot: "This documentary captures the sounds and images of a nearly forgotten era in film history when African American filmmakers and studios created “race movies” exclusively for black audiences. The best of these films attempted to counter the demeaning stereotypes of black Americans prevalent in the popular culture of the day. About 500 films were produced, yet only about 100 still exist. Filmmaking pioneers like Oscar Micheaux, the Noble brothers, and Spencer Williams, Jr. left a lasting influence on black filmmakers, and inspired generations of audiences who finally saw their own lives reflected on the silver screen."

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