In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema(2007)
The true story of a lost era.
In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema Synopsis
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.
In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema (2007) is a documentary film directed by Brad Osborne, released on September 15, 2007 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Lawrence Varnado, Herb Jeffries, Ruby Dee and Jeni Le Gon. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Brad Osborne
- Writers:
- Brad Osborne
- Status:
- Released
In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lawrence Varnado
as Narrator
Herb Jeffries
as Himself
Ruby Dee
as Herself
Jeni Le Gon
as Herself
- Leroy Collins
Leroy Collins
as Himself
Pearl Bowser
as Herself
Key crew
Directed by Brad Osborne, written by Brad Osborne.
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In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema Reviews & Ratings
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In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema?
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The main cast of In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema (2007) includes Lawrence Varnado, Herb Jeffries, Ruby Dee, Jeni Le Gon and Leroy Collins. The film was directed by Brad Osborne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema released?
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In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema was released on September 15, 2007 and runs for 59m.
Is In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema worth watching?
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In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema (2007) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.