Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement

Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 31, 1978

Runtime

2h 10m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement

Production Companies

California Newsreel

Director

Woodie King Jr.

Description

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.