Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement

Overview

This documentary explores the growth and development of black theatre from its earliest roots, also examining its close ties with the civil rights movement. Included are interviews with veterans of the theatrical world such as James Earl Jones and Ed Bullins.

Directed by Woodie King Jr.

Top cast

Amiri Baraka

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Ed Bullins

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Lorraine Hansberry

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James Earl Jones

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Joseph Papp

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Shauneille Perry

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Ntozake Shange

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