Afro Promo (1997)
Black Cinema Trailers 1946-76
1997 · 1h 31m · Documentary
Genres: Documentary
Co-curated by Jenni Olson and the late Black gay activist Karl Knapper, this entertaining showcase of vintage movie trailers traces the evolution of African American cinema through its most crucial period, 1952-1976.
Director: Karl Knapper, Jenni Olson
Cast
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