Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking

Name: Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021-07-10

2021·1h 20m·★ 6.2

Italian original

A look at the extraordinary achievements and contemporary legacy of Oscar Micheaux, a pioneer of the African-American film industry.

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