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Release Year1981
Runtime0h 29m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorRobert N. Zagone
WritersCarol Munday Lawrence
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsOscar Micheaux, Film Pioneer
About Oscar Micheaux, Film Pioneer
Oscar Micheaux, Film Pioneer is one of seven films in the "Were You There" series produced by Carol Lawrence (the others include The Black West, The Cotton Club, The Facts of Life, Portrait of Two Artists, Sports Profile, and When the Animals Talked). This film's story revolves around Bee Freeman's (the Sepia Mae West) and Lorenzo Tucker's (the black Valentino) recollections of their relationships with Micheaux and their perceptions of his character. Danny Glover plays the role of Oscar Micheaux, Richard H arder is shown as the young Lorenzo Tucker, and Janice Morgan portrays the vamp that was Bee Freeman in Shuffle Along.
Directed by Robert N. Zagone, Oscar Micheaux, Film Pioneer leans on a strong ensemble — Danny Glover, Bee Freeman, 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 screen titles of 1981.
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