Summary
This is the first film on the life and legacy of Richard Wright who overcame a childhood of poverty and oppression to become one of America's most influential writers. The film weaves together dramatic recreations of his work and recollections of friends and scholars. It follows his journey through the Chicago Black cultural renaissance of the 1930's, the Communist Party during the Depression, the MacCarthy-era, the American expatriate community in 1950's Paris and his final years.Additional Information
| Subjects |
Wright, Richard,
-- 1908-1960.
African American authors -- Biography. Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography. American literature -- African American authors -- Biography. African Americans in literature. United States -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century. Biographical films. Documentary films. Nonfiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
| Publisher | [San Francisco, CA] :California Newsreel,2004 |
| Other Titles | Black boy |
| Contributors |
Lacy, Madison Davis.
Preston, J. A. (John A.) Mississippi Educational Television. British Broadcasting Corporation. California Newsreel (Firm) |
| Participants/Performers |
Narrator, J.A. Preston. |
| Language |
English Closed-captioned. |
| Notes |
Title from container. Originally produced in 1994. |
| System Details |
DVD; DVD-R. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (86 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Other | Classic View |