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Midnight Ramble
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Midnight Ramble

“The Story of the Black Film Industry”

199457mDocumentary

Overview

A documentary chronicling the pioneering efforts of black filmmaker William D. Foster in the early years of the industry and Oscar Micheaux's controversial impact on the subsequent "race movies".

#early cinema

Created By

Director
Pearl Bowser
Pearl Bowser

Alternative Titles

"American Experience" Midnight RambleUS
Midnight Ramble: The Story of the Black Film IndustryUS
Midnight Ramble: Oscar Micheaux & the Story of Race MoviesUS
Status
Released
Original Title
Midnight Ramble
Production Countries
United States of America
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Cast

Acting

Toni Cade Bambara

Self - Author
Acting

Robert Hall

Self - Historian
Acting

Elton Fax

Self - Illustrator
Acting

Pearl Bowser

Self - Archivist
Acting

Carlton Moss

Self - Filmmaker
Acting

Frances E. Williams

Self - Actress
Acting

Shingzie Howard

Self - Actress
Acting

St. Clair Bourne

Self - Journalist
Acting

Herb Jeffries

Self - Actor
Acting

Edna Mae Harris

Self - Actress