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Poster for The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords

The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords

English / 1999 / 1h 26m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Documentary History

Letterboxd
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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

Cinematographer

Robert Shepard,

ComposerRon Carter

EditorLewis Erskine

ProducerStanley Nelson

Cast

George Barbouras Self

Timuel Blackas 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

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