Black shadows on a silver screen : [the Black film industry from 1915-1950 : featuring rare films of Paul Robeson, Duke Ellington, Ethel Waters and others]

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History of the motion picture made by Black film makers between 1900 and 1950, including scenes from these films. Emphasizes the attempt by Black film makers to provide alternatives to the lack of sensitivity and racism of Hollywood films by portraying Blacks realistically

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