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In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema (2007)

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2007 · 59 min · Documentary

In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema (2007) is a documentary film with a runtime of 59 minutes. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.3 from 28 votes, alongside a TMDB score of 6.5. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community ratings below to see how In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema scores across every source.

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This documentary captures the sounds and images of a nearly forgotten era in film history when African American filmmakers and studios created “race movies” exclusively for black audiences. The best of these films attempted to counter the demeaning stereotypes of black Americans prevalent in the popular culture of the day. About 500 films were produced, yet only about 100 still exist. Filmmaking pioneers like Oscar Micheaux, the Noble brothers, and Spencer Williams, Jr. left a lasting influence on black filmmakers, and inspired generations of audiences who finally saw their own lives reflected on the silver screen.

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Is In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema (2007) worth watching?

In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema holds an IMDb rating of 7.3 from 28 votes, so it's generally well received. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community scores above to decide.

What is In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema's IMDb rating?

In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema (2007) has an IMDb rating of 7.3 based on 28 votes.

How long is In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema?

In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema runs for 59 minutes (59m).

When was In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema released?

In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema was released in 2007.

What genre is In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema?

In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema is a documentary film.