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Cast
Ossie Davis
as Narrator
George Johnson
as Self (archive sound)
Lorenzo Tucker
as Self (archive sound)
Lucia Lynn Moses
as Self (archive sound)
Fredi Washington
as Self (archive sound)
Henry Armstrong
as Self (archive footage)
Josephine Baker
as Self (archive footage)
Leslie Banks
as Self (archive footage)
Clarence Brooks
as Self (archive footage)
Cab Calloway
as Self (archive footage)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1975
Runtime0h 52m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
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DirectorSteven York
WritersThomas Cripps
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBlack Shadows on a Silver Screen
About Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
Ossie Davis narrates a history of "race films," films made before 1950 which catered to a primarily black audience.
Directed by Steven York, Black Shadows on a Silver Screen leans on a strong ensemble — Ossie Davis, George Johnson, Lorenzo Tucker — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1975.
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