Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood (1998)
Synopsis
Louis Gossett Jr. takes viewers through a special documentary celebration of the groundbreaking achievements of African-American performers and their contributions to Hollywood filmmaking. Spectacular film clips, rare behind-the-scenes footage, archival photographs and fascinating interviews chronicle nearly a century of tribulation and triumph. Gazing at the outstanding range of African-American stars on today's movie screens, it is hard to imagine a time when there were no black leading men or women, a time when all of the roles available for people of color were considerably less heroic than they are now. Social progress came in small steps on the silver screen, film by film, for equal visibility and dignity on the silver screen; now it is possible to honor their struggles, their talent and their sacrifices.
Release Date: 1998-02-10
Runtime: 58 minutes
Director: Velma Cato
Top Cast
- Donald Bogle as Self
- Ruby Dee as Self
- Ossie Davis as Self
- Diahann Carroll as Self
- Gregory Hines as Self
- Juanita Moore as Self
- Nichelle Nichols as Self
- Fayard Nicholas as Self
- Harold Nicholas as Self
- Louis Gossett Jr. as Self
Soundtrack
Original Music Composer(s): N/A
Trailers & Videos
No trailers or videos found.
Images & Backdrops
No additional images or backdrops found.
Where to Watch
No watch providers found for this movie in US.