Bibliograph

Pioneers of African-American cinema, Library of Congress, Disc 1

Type

Label

Pioneers of African-American cinema, Library of Congress, Disc 1

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Pioneers of African-American cinema

Oclc number

953624244

Responsibility statement

Library of Congress

Runtime

261

Series statement

Kino Classics

Summary

A collection of digitally restored feature films, as well as a number of short films, fragments and documentaries, known as 'race films.'

Table Of Contents

Two nights of Vaudeville (1915 ; 11 min.) -- A reckless rover (1918 ; 14 min.) / directed by C.N. David -- Within our gates (1920 ; 79 min.) / written and directed by Oscar Micheaux -- The symbol of the unconquered (1920 ; 59 min.) / written and directed by Oscar Micheaux -- By right of birth (1921 ; 4 min.) / directed by P.H. Updike ; screenplay by Dora Mitchell -- Body and soul (1925 ; 93 min.) / written and directed by Oscar Micheaux -- Screen snapshots (1920 ; 1 min.)

Technique

live action

Classification