The Life and Work of Oscar Micheaux
Earl James Young, Jr.
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). Given such a background and the period in American history into which he was born, Micheaux's achievements were extraordinary and his legacy is a study of survival, persistence, and bold determination to develop a new era in Black films. The book features a commentary by actor/producer Ossie Davis and has a review copy (on the back cover) by Dr. Maya Angelou and Dr. Henry T. Sampson. This book was edited by the late Dr. Beverly J. Robinson, who was a Professor at the School of Theater, Film, and Television at UCLA for nearly 25 years.
Duration - 5h 18m.
Author - Earl James Young, Jr..
Narrator - Alan K Courtright.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2003 KMT Publications ©.
Location:
United States
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Alan K Courtright
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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). Given such a background and the period in American history into which he was born, Micheaux's achievements were extraordinary and his legacy is a study of survival, persistence, and bold determination to develop a new era in Black films. The book features a commentary by actor/producer Ossie Davis and has a review copy (on the back cover) by Dr. Maya Angelou and Dr. Henry T. Sampson. This book was edited by the late Dr. Beverly J. Robinson, who was a Professor at the School of Theater, Film, and Television at UCLA for nearly 25 years. Duration - 5h 18m. Author - Earl James Young, Jr.. Narrator - Alan K Courtright. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2003 KMT Publications ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:53
Dedication Review
Duration:00:01:35
Commentary
Duration:00:08:41
Section One: Age of Opportunity
Duration:00:00:50
Introduction
Duration:00:10:40
Chapter One: Image Distortions
Duration:00:06:51
Chapter Two: Conquest In Controversy 1884-1917
Duration:00:24:21
Chapter Three: Image and Nationalism
Duration:00:17:27
Section Two: The Black Film Industry
Duration:00:00:54
Chapter Four: The Homesteader: 1918-1919
Duration:00:32:44
Chapter Five: Recession and Race Films: Cultural Renaissance
Duration:00:35:21
Chapter Six: Portraying The Race
Duration:00:37:00
Section Three: Period of Great Struggle
Duration:00:01:02
Chapter Seven: A Cultural Renaissance
Duration:00:40:13
Chapter Eight: Amidst A Storm of Protest
Duration:00:20:43
Chapter Nine: The Micheaux Legacy
Duration:00:17:56
Appendix A: The Stars of Oscar Micheaux
Duration:00:12:45
Appendix B: The Films of Oscar Micheaux
Duration:00:48:13
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:28