Rent The History of Black New York (2010)

50 minutes

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This critically acclaimed film examines the history of New York's African-American citizens and culture from the early 1600s through today. Long before the British, Irish, or Italians arrived in New York City, African-Americans were already helping to build what would later become one of the greatest cities in the entire world. The areas we now know as China Town, Greenwich Village, and Little Italy were then known as the "Negro Frontier." There, slaves and free men alike worked hard to build a city where every citizen would some day have equal rights.
In addition to examining the social and cultural contributions of such renowned African-Americans as Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey, and Count Basie, this documentary also reveals the remarkable impact that the Harlem Renaissance (1919-1930s) would have on the country's entire cultural spectrum and the advancement of society as a whole. Above all else, the film honours and pays tribute to the many great contributions African-Americans have made to New York the nation and indeed, the world.
Actors:: Ken Grimbal, Malcolm X, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Colin Powell
Directors:: Marino Amaruso
Studio:: Quantum Leap
Genres:: Documentary