The History Makers: Success
Synopsis
Ossie Davis, Terry McMillan, Horace Julian Bond, Isaac Hayes, Dionne Warwick and many others share their inspiring stories of success in the first installment of this series about African-American history makers, including civil rights leaders, actors and authors. A good education, dedication to work, dogged determination and the courage to take risks figure prominently in these remarkable success stories told by notable African Americans.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russell Simmons
- Original Title
- The History Makers: Success
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Image Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell Simmons
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Russell Simmons
Director
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What is The History Makers: Success about?
Ossie Davis, Terry McMillan, Horace Julian Bond, Isaac Hayes, Dionne Warwick and many others share their inspiring stories of success in the first installment of this series about African-American history makers, including civil rights leaders, actors and authors. A good education, dedication to work, dogged determination and the courage to take risks figure prominently in these remarkable success stories told by notable African Americans.
Who directed The History Makers: Success?
The History Makers: Success was directed by Russell Simmons.
Who stars in The History Makers: Success?
The principal cast of The History Makers: Success includes Ossie Davis, Terry McMillan, Gordon Parks, Isaac Hayes.
When was The History Makers: Success released and how long is it?
The History Makers: Success was released in 2005 with a total runtime of Unknown.