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Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement

1978·Movie
2h 10min
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Nostalgic and cathartic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Show business, society, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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This documentary explores the growth and development of black theatre from its earliest roots, also examining its close ties with the civil rights movement. Included are interviews with veterans of the theatrical world such as James Earl Jones and Ed Bullins.
Black Theatre MovementCivil Rights EraHistorical ContextDocumentaryInterviewsSocial CommentaryBlack ArtsCultural ImpactTheatrical History

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87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 8.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement?

2 h 10 min

Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement runs 2 h 10 min.

What language is Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.