Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
Synopsis
Actor, writer, director and activist Ossie Davis narrates this look at the history of race films, those produced from the 1920s-50s catered to a primarily Black audience.
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Ossie Davis
Narrator
George Johnson
Self (archive sound)
Lorenzo Tucker
Self (archive sound)
Lucia Lynn Moses
Self (archive sound)
Fredi Washington
Self (archive sound)
Henry Armstrong
Self (archive footage)
Josephine Baker
Self (archive footage)
Leslie Banks
Self (archive footage)
Clarence Brooks
Self (archive footage)
Cab Calloway
Self (archive footage)
Walter Connolly
Self (archive footage)
Miriam Cooper
Self (archive footage)
Dudley Digges
Self (archive footage)
Duke Ellington
Self (archive footage)
Marcus Garvey
Self (archive footage)
Lillian Gish
Self (archive footage)
Jack Johnson
Self (archive footage)
Noble Johnson
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven York
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Cripps
- Original Title
- Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven York
Thomas Cripps
Steven York
William Bowman, Stephen Henriquez
Department Leadership Roster
Steven York
Director
William Bowman
Producer
Steven York
Editor
Thomas Cripps
Writer
Stephen Henriquez
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Shadows on a Silver Screen about?
Actor, writer, director and activist Ossie Davis narrates this look at the history of race films, those produced from the 1920s-50s catered to a primarily Black audience.
Who directed Black Shadows on a Silver Screen?
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen was directed by Steven York.
Who stars in Black Shadows on a Silver Screen?
The principal cast of Black Shadows on a Silver Screen includes Ossie Davis, George Johnson, Lorenzo Tucker, Lucia Lynn Moses, Fredi Washington.
When was Black Shadows on a Silver Screen released and how long is it?
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 52m.