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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1975 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Steven York |
| Runtime | 52 min. |
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Black Shadows on a Silver Screen is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1975. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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🎭 Cast
Ossie Davis
Narrator
George Johnson
Self (archive sound)
Lorenzo Tucker
Self (archive sound)
Lucia Lynn Moses
Self (archive sound)
Fredi Washington
Self (archive sound)
Henry Armstrong
Self (archive footage)
Josephine Baker
Self (archive footage)
Leslie Banks
Self (archive footage)
Clarence Brooks
Self (archive footage)
Cab Calloway
Self (archive footage)
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