Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement
1978
130 minutes
Overview
This documentary explores the growth and development of black theatre from its earliest roots, also examining its close ties with the civil rights movement. Included are interviews with veterans of the theatrical world such as James Earl Jones and Ed Bullins.
Top Cast
Amiri Baraka
Self
Ed Bullins
Self
Lorraine Hansberry
Self (Archive Footage)
James Earl Jones
Self
Joseph Papp
Self
Shauneille Perry
Self
Ntozake Shange
Self