Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
A look at the extraordinary achievements and contemporary legacy of Oscar Micheaux, a pioneer of the African-American film industry.
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Genre: Documentary
Director: Francesco Zippel
Actors: Amma Asante, Chuck D, Gian Luca Farinelli, Jacqueline Stewart, Kevin Willmott, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Michele Prettyman, Morgan Freeman, Patrick McGilligan, Richard Peña, Stace England
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