Writing Himself Into History: Oscar Micheaux, His Silent Films, and His Audiences

Writing Himself Into History: Oscar Micheaux, His Silent Films, and His Audiences
ISBN-10
081352802X
ISBN-13
9780813528021
Category
African American motion picture producers and directors
Pages
288
Language
English
Published
2000
Authors
Louise Spence, Pearl Bowser

Description

This text presents an analysis of the career and artistry surrounding the legendary black filmmaker Oscar Micheaux. With the exception of Spike Lee, Micheaux is the most famous and prolific African American film director. Between 1914 and 1948, he made more than 40 race pictures - movies made for and about African Americans. A man of immense creativity, he also wrote seven novels.

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