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Oscar Micheaux (Actor), Bayer Mack (Director) Format: DVD

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Oscar Micheaux (1884-1951) was a towering figure even by today's standards. He was not only America's preeminent black filmmaker for three decades, but also the country's most prolific; having directed or produced 22 silent movies and 15 talking pictures during his illustrious career. The Czar of Black Hollywood uses archival film, photos, illustrations and music to chronicle Micheaux's life and his production of the first feature length silent film and sound motion picture by an African-American.

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The Czar of Black Hollywood arrives at a moment of renewed interest in the history of African-American film. --John Beifuss / The Commercial Appeal (Memphis)

[Bayer] Mack has invested time and money to righting the wrong that has been done to the all-but-forgotten Micheaux. --Kate Kelly / The Huffington Post

Perfect for any history class or anyone interested in learning about Oscar s life --Paul Arca / Shakefire.com

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Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.6 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches; 3.2 ounces
Director ‏ : ‎ Bayer Mack
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen, Dolby
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 7 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ December 24, 2014
Actors ‏ : ‎ Oscar Micheaux
Studio ‏ : ‎ Block Starz Music Television LLC
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00OHRRAIW
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Mark S. Crawford

The Second Most Famous Man from Metropolis

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2022

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Yes, there really is a Metropolis – and it was the starting point for Oscar Micheaux. Few could have predicted the success he would have as a farmer, author and film maker. This is a great documentary about the “Father of Black Cinema.” It covers the whole arc of his life from childhood to death, as well as provides insightful details – and clips – of his most pertinent films.

This is not a Ken Burns type documentary with narration by Morgan Freeman. It has an “indie” feel about it. Even so, that doesn’t diminish the quality of its content, which includes detailed personal and professional information, as well as many rare personal photos. It’s a shame he is not better known in wider circles. The Producers Guild of America has been quoted calling him, “The most prolific black – if not most prolific independent – filmmaker in American cinema.” Considering the time period he lived, it’s amazing what he accomplished. He had to be an astute businessman, hustler, or both! Highly recommend this documentary (and his biographies) – especially to young people.

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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2023

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DVD LOOKS & SOUNDS CLEAN & CLEAR, NOO MARKS. THANKS AMAZON

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Funny Girl

Well done documentary of famed author/producer, Oscar Micheaux. ...

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2017

Well done documentary of famed author/producer, Oscar Micheaux. Kudos to the team pulling together this inspiring story.
Interesting, compelling, engaging!

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Matthew J. Marshall

Bayer Mack has given us one of America's greatest untold stories

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2015

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Bayer Mack has given us one of America's greatest untold stories. The documentary not only draws attention to the importance of Oscar Micheaux as a pioneering African-American filmmaker but as one of the most important Independent filmmakers, working completely outside the Hollywood system. Mack cleverly integrates scenes from Micheaux's films that parallel his own life. This story is truly inspiring to any working artist.

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ImDoingMeYouCanDoYou

Very Informative..

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2020

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Can be used for students, well researched and enteratining...a great documentary for your dvd library

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S. A.

Wish the quality of the production was better

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2022

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Interesting material on an important filmmaker. Just wish the production quality was better. I understand it's difficult to find quality references, but still... It all looks slap-dash in putting what was available together. Not impressed and not something I would provide to film students. Just show them any even pieces of Micheaux's actual works.

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