Category: African-American cinema

Black Film History Pioneers – ‘The Flying Ace’ on Netflix and Criterion Channel

!Featured, adventure, African-American cinema, American Independent Cinema, Blu-ray, Classic, Criterion Channel, DVD, film history, Netflix, silent film 02/29/202002/29/2020 Sean Axmaker

The legacy of films made by and for African-American audiences before Hollywood integrated its casts is largely unknown to even passionate films buffs. They were rarely seen by white audiences in their day and were rarely preserved with the same dedication given to the maverick films of Hollywood. Netflix and Criterion Channel present over 20 […]

‘Two Knights’ and a ‘Mummy’ – early African-American slapstick cinema on Netflix and Criterion Channel

!Featured, African-American cinema, American Independent Cinema, Blu-ray, Classic, Comedy, Criterion Channel, DVD, film history, Netflix, silent film 02/29/202002/29/2020 Sean Axmaker

The legacy of films made by and for African-American audiences before Hollywood integrated its casts is largely unknown to even passionate films buffs. They were rarely seen by white audiences in their day and were rarely preserved with the same dedication given to the maverick films of Hollywood. Netflix and Criterion Channel present over 20 […]

Francine Everett is "Dirty Gertie" in the film directed by Spencer Williams

Black Film History Pioneers – The ‘Blood’ of Spencer Williams on Netflix and Criterion Channel

!Featured, African-American cinema, African-American filmmakers, American Independent Cinema, Blu-ray, Classic, Criterion Channel, DVD, film history, National Film Registry, Netflix 02/27/202002/27/2020 Sean Axmaker

The legacy of films made by and for African-American audiences before Hollywood integrated its casts is largely unknown to even passionate films buffs. They were rarely seen by white audiences in their day and were rarely preserved with the same dedication given to the maverick films of Hollywood. Netflix and Criterion Channel present over 20 […]

Directed by James and Eloyce Gist

Black Film History Pioneers – James and Eloyce Gist ‘Heaven-Bound’ on Netflix and Criterion Channel

!Featured, African-American cinema, African-American filmmakers, American Independent Cinema, Classic, Criterion Channel, Cult Movies, DVD, historical, Netflix, religious, silent film 02/26/202002/29/2020 Sean Axmaker

The legacy of films made by and for African-American audiences before Hollywood integrated its casts is largely unknown to even passionate films buffs. They were rarely seen by white audiences in their day and were rarely preserved with the same dedication given to the maverick films of Hollywood. Netflix and Criterion Channel present over 20 […]