Hattie McDaniel: or A Credit to the Motion Picture Industry
Synopsis
“I sincerely hope I shall always be a credit to my race and to the motion picture industry,” McDaniel said as she accepted the 1st Academy Award given to an African-American for her performance in the film Gone with the Wind. “Analysis” of a continuity error in a clip from a film of the 1939 Oscars ceremony suggests that the “documentary” footage and McDaniel’s speech were re-staged.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ina Diane Archer
- Original Title
- Hattie McDaniel: or A Credit to the Motion Picture Industry
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ina Diane Archer
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Ina Diane Archer
Director
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What is Hattie McDaniel: or A Credit to the Motion Picture Industry about?
“I sincerely hope I shall always be a credit to my race and to the motion picture industry,” McDaniel said as she accepted the 1st Academy Award given to an African-American for her performance in the film Gone with the Wind. “Analysis” of a continuity error in a clip from a film of the 1939 Oscars ceremony suggests that the “documentary” footage and McDaniel’s speech were re-staged.
Who directed Hattie McDaniel: or A Credit to the Motion Picture Industry?
Hattie McDaniel: or A Credit to the Motion Picture Industry was directed by Ina Diane Archer.
Who stars in Hattie McDaniel: or A Credit to the Motion Picture Industry?
The principal cast of Hattie McDaniel: or A Credit to the Motion Picture Industry includes Hattie McDaniel.
When was Hattie McDaniel: or A Credit to the Motion Picture Industry released and how long is it?
Hattie McDaniel: or A Credit to the Motion Picture Industry was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 6m.