Bryan Way
7/10_A fascinating and immensely informative documentary examining Oscar Micheaux’s impact on the beginnings of race movies in the film industry._
Reviewed on May 16, 2017
Midnight Ramble(1994)
The Story of the Black Film Industry
7.3(3)57m1994-10-26
Documentary
Midnight Ramble Synopsis
A documentary chronicling the pioneering efforts of black filmmaker William D. Foster in the early years of the industry and Oscar Micheaux's controversial impact on the subsequent "race movies".
Midnight Ramble (1994) is a documentary film directed by Pearl Bowser, released on October 26, 1994 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Toni Cade Bambara, Robert Hall, Elton Fax and Pearl Bowser. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Pearl Bowser
- Writers:
- Clyde Taylor
- Producers:
- Bestor Cram
- Production:
- Northern Lights Productions, Robert Stone Productions, GBH
- Status:
- Released
Midnight Ramble Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Toni Cade Bambara
Toni Cade Bambara
as Self - Author
- Robert Hall
Robert Hall
as Self - Historian
- Elton Fax
Elton Fax
as Self - Illustrator
Pearl Bowser
as Self - Archivist
Carlton Moss
as Self - Filmmaker
Frances E. Williams
as Self - Actress
- Shingzie Howard
Shingzie Howard
as Self - Actress
St. Clair Bourne
as Self - Journalist
Herb Jeffries
as Self - Actor
Edna Mae Harris
as Self - Actress
James Avery
as Narrator
David McCullough
as Introduction
Key crew
Directed by Pearl Bowser, written by Clyde Taylor, produced by Bestor Cram.
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Midnight Ramble Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Midnight Ramble – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Midnight Ramble?
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The main cast of Midnight Ramble (1994) includes Toni Cade Bambara, Robert Hall, Elton Fax, Pearl Bowser and Carlton Moss. The film was directed by Pearl Bowser. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Midnight Ramble released?
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Midnight Ramble was released on October 26, 1994 and runs for 57m.
Is Midnight Ramble worth watching?
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Midnight Ramble (1994) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.