The Life and Work of Oscar Micheaux: Pioneer Black Author and Filmmaker: 1884-1951
Biography & Memoir
| Author: | Earl James Young Jr. | ISBN: | 9781452468129 |
| Publisher: | Khafra Om-Ra-Seti | Publication: | September 2, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Earl James Young Jr. |
| ISBN: | 9781452468129 |
| Publisher: | Khafra Om-Ra-Seti |
| Publication: | September 2, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| 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).The book features a commentary by actor/producer Ossie Davis and was reviewed by Dr. Maya Angelou.
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).The book features a commentary by actor/producer Ossie Davis and was reviewed by Dr. Maya Angelou.
