Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement Poster

Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement 1978

130 minπŸ“… 1978-12-31

Overview

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.

Director: Woodie King Jr.

Cast

Amiri Baraka
Amiri Baraka
Self
Ed Bullins
Self
Lorraine Hansberry
Lorraine Hansberry
Self (Archive Footage)
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Self
Joseph Papp
Self
Shauneille Perry
Self
Ntozake Shange
Ntozake Shange
Self