))
Oscar Micheaux: Trailblazer of Black Cinema
Manage episode 450958130 series 3600944
Innehåll tillhandahållet av Tamara Shiloh. Allt poddinnehåll inklusive avsnitt, grafik och podcastbeskrivningar laddas upp och tillhandahålls direkt av Tamara Shiloh eller deras podcastplattformspartner. Om du tror att någon använder ditt upphovsrättsskyddade verk utan din tillåtelse kan du följa processen som beskrivs här https://sv.player.fm/legal.
In this episode, we dive into the groundbreaking life and career of Oscar Devereaux Micheaux, a pioneering African-American filmmaker whose passion for storytelling broke Hollywood’s barriers. Micheaux’s debut film, The Homesteader (1919), captivated audiences with its honest portrayal of Black life and challenged societal norms on topics like race and religion. Through 44 films, Micheaux offered unfiltered perspectives on African-American experiences, free from the stereotypes of mainstream cinema. Join us as we explore how his works continue to shape the American cultural landscape, paving the way for future Black creatives in film.
28 episoder
Dela
