Midnight Ramble
“The Story of the Black Film Industry”
Synopsis
A documentary chronicling the pioneering efforts of black filmmaker William D. Foster in the early years of the industry and Oscar Micheaux's controversial impact on the subsequent "race movies".
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Toni Cade Bambara
Self - Author
Robert Hall
Self - Historian
Elton Fax
Self - Illustrator
Pearl Bowser
Self - Archivist
Carlton Moss
Self - Filmmaker
Frances E. Williams
Self - Actress
Shingzie Howard
Self - Actress
St. Clair Bourne
Self - Journalist
Herb Jeffries
Self - Actor
Edna Mae Harris
Self - Actress
James Avery
Narrator
David McCullough
Introduction
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pearl Bowser, Bestor Cram
- Screenplay & Story
- Clyde Taylor
- Original Score
- Caleb Sampson
- Original Title
- Midnight Ramble
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Northern Lights Productions, Robert Stone Productions, GBH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pearl Bowser, Bestor Cram
Clyde Taylor
Caleb Sampson
Bruce Johnson
Bestor Cram
Department Leadership Roster
Pearl Bowser
Director
Bestor Cram
Director
Clyde Taylor
Writer
Bestor Cram
Producer
Bruce Johnson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Midnight Ramble
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Midnight Ramble about?
A documentary chronicling the pioneering efforts of black filmmaker William D. Foster in the early years of the industry and Oscar Micheaux's controversial impact on the subsequent "race movies".
Who directed Midnight Ramble?
Midnight Ramble was directed by Pearl Bowser, Bestor Cram.
Who stars in Midnight Ramble?
The principal cast of Midnight Ramble includes Toni Cade Bambara, Robert Hall, Elton Fax, Pearl Bowser, Carlton Moss.
When was Midnight Ramble released and how long is it?
Midnight Ramble was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Midnight Ramble?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Midnight Ramble was composed by Caleb Sampson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Midnight Ramble?
Midnight Ramble holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).