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The Life and Work of Oscar Micheaux: Pioneer Black Author and Filmmaker 1884-1951
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ISBN10: 1530287596
ISBN13: 9781530287598
Publisher: Createspace
Published: Mar 8 2016
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781530287598
Publisher: Createspace
Published: Mar 8 2016
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Over a three-decade period that began in 1919, Oscar Micheaux wrote, directed, edited, produced and distributed over forty films nationally and internationally. These films usually featured all-Black casts. They spanned a silent film period (1919-1930)and a talkie period (sound films) (1931-1948). Given such a background and the period in American history into which he was born, Micheaux's achievements were extraordinary and his legacy is a study of survival, persistence, and bold determination to develop a new era in Black films. The book features a commentary by actor/producer Ossie Davis and has review copy (on the back cover) by Dr. Maya Angelou and Dr. Henry T. Sampson. This book was edited by the late Dr. Beverly J. Robinson, who was Professor at the School of Theater, Film and Television at UCLA for nearly 25 years. Reviews: I expect this published volume to be a very valuable contribution to the history of an African American filmmaker. -- Dr. Henry T. Sampson, Scientist, Writer, Black Film Historian If Oscar could do it, what reasons have the rest of us to fail? -- Ossie Davis, Actor, Writer, Producer, Director Movie lovers, movie makers, and even some movie critics will fall for this book. -- Dr. Maya Angelou
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