Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking

2021 1h 20m IT

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★6.2TMDB · 4

Documentary

Synopsis

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A look at the extraordinary achievements and contemporary legacy of Oscar Micheaux, a pioneer of the African-American film industry.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Gian Luca Farinelli
Self
Chuck D
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Amma Asante
Self
Kwame Kwei-Armah
Self
Jacqueline Najuma Stewart
Self
Morgan Freeman
Self
Patrick McGilligan
Self
Kevin Willmott
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Francesco Zippel
Writers: Francesco Zippel
Languages: English, Italian
Countries: Italy

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RUNTIME

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80 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Italian.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Francesco Zippel, shot by Carlo Alberto Orecchia. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Editor Michele Castelli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Gian Luca Farinelli and Chuck D and Amma Asante carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt14983798 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Francesco Zippel directs. Carlo Alberto Orecchia behind the camera. Michele Castelli cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in English, Italian.

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Things worth knowing

180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 5 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Italian.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Francesco Zippel, shot by Carlo Alberto Orecchia. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Michele Castelli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Gian Luca Farinelli and Chuck D and Amma Asante carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt14983798 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.