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How Black Actors Broke Through in Old Hollywood - Day to Day, Role to Role
white dominated images from studio films aren't the only ones from the period. Beginning in 1919, independently produced "race movies" provided a counterpoint - Black-cast movies which centered ...
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A rare silent film with an all-Black cast screens at the Somerville Theatre
The 1926 film "The Flying Ace" will be screened with live musical accompaniment to mark Black History Month. The film is one ...
Shining bright: the Black and White movie collection
Black and white cinema is alive and alluring. Whatever era they were filmed in, these incredible stories shine with talent, ...
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The significance of Black actors over 50 in cinema
While famous Black actors are undeniably breaking records and making film history in real time, it often seems like older actors are overlooked in favor of newer faces. Here, we spotlight some of ...