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The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords (1999) | Criteria

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The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords

English • 1999 • 1h 26m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Documentary History

Synopsis

The history of black newspapers in America.

Included in
February 2022
Position 9
Included in
Black History Rising: Documentaries by Stanley Nelson
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorStanley Nelson

WriterStanley Nelson, Lou Potter, Jil Nelson, Marcia Smith

CinematographerRobert Shepard, Rick Butler

ComposerRon Carter

EditorLewis Erskine

ProducerStanley Nelson

Cast

George Barbouras Self

as Self

Frank Boldenas Self

Wallace Burneyas Self

Earl Callowayas Self

Chester Commodoreas Self

Evelyn Cunninghamas Self

Phyllis Garlandas Self

Dora Harris Glascoas Self

Walter Gordonas Self

James Grossmanas Self

Charles Teenie Harrisas Self

Vera Jacksonas Self

Vernon Jarrettas Self

Robert Lavelleas Self

Edna Chappell McKenzieas Self

Joe Mortonas Self - Narrator

Christopher Reedas Self

Jane Rhodesas Self

Edward Abie Robinsonas Self