I Am Not Your Negro(2017)
I Am Not Your Negro Synopsis
Working from the text of James Baldwin’s unfinished final novel, director Raoul Peck creates a meditation on what it means to be Black in the United States.
I Am Not Your Negro (2017) is a documentary film directed by Raoul Peck, released on February 3, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, James Baldwin, Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 531 ratings.
- Director:
- Raoul Peck
- Writers:
- James Baldwin, Raoul Peck
- Producers:
- Rémi Grellety, Hébert Peck, Raoul Peck
- Cinematographer:
- Henry Adebonojo
- Production:
- Independent Lens, RTBF, ARTE, Shelter Prod, RTS, Velvet Film
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Revenue:
- $7,123,919
- Status:
- Released
I Am Not Your Negro (2017) Trailer
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I Am Not Your Negro Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for I Am Not Your Negro.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Teaser
Teaser
James Baldwin on the Dick Cavett Show
Clip
Real Danger
Clip
Baldwin/Cavitt
Clip
Separate Walks
Clip
Future of America
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Black Population
Clip
I Am Not Your Negro Cast & Crew
Main cast
Samuel L. Jackson
as Narrator (voice)
James Baldwin
as Self (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr.
as Self (archive footage)
Malcolm X
as Self (archive footage)
Arnold Schwarzenegger
as Self (archive footage)
Billy Dee Williams
as Self (archive footage)
Rod Steiger
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Raoul Peck, written by James Baldwin and Raoul Peck, produced by Rémi Grellety, Hébert Peck and Raoul Peck.
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I Am Not Your Negro Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 531 ratings.
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I Am Not Your Negro – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch I Am Not Your Negro online?
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I Am Not Your Negro (2017) is available to stream on Philo, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in I Am Not Your Negro?
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The main cast of I Am Not Your Negro (2017) includes Samuel L. Jackson, James Baldwin, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The film was directed by Raoul Peck. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Am Not Your Negro released?
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I Am Not Your Negro was released on February 3, 2017 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is I Am Not Your Negro worth watching?
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I Am Not Your Negro (2017) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 531 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for I Am Not Your Negro?
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