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Black filmmakers pull back the curtain on cinema's secret weapon: their own voices.

Directors on Directing (2009)

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Overview

Documentary

A look at the development of film making and its contribution to the social and political times form the perspective of Black film makers.

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Content warning
representation mattersart as activisminstitutional barrierscultural legacy

Standout Aspects

Direction

Wade lets veterans speak uninterrupted — radical trust in subject.

Editing

Seamlessly weaves six decades of struggle into coherent timeline.

Best for:Solo: Quiet night when you want your brain fed, not fried.·Friends: Watch with fellow film nerds, pause constantly to argue.·Rewatch: Return to catch references you definitely missed first time.
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Director

Jamel Wade

ReleasedSep 24, 2009
Runtime1h 33m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Seven Lights Productions

Top Cast

Bill Duke

Bill Duke

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Erma Elzy-Jones

Erma Elzy-Jones

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Sheldon Epps

Sheldon Epps

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Leslie Harris

Leslie Harris

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Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

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Anna Maria Horsford

Anna Maria Horsford

Self

Melvin Van Peebles

Melvin Van Peebles

Self

Woodie King Jr.

Woodie King Jr.

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Ted Lange

Ted Lange

Self

Iona Morris

Iona Morris

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Michael Schultz

Michael Schultz

Self

Robert Townsend

Robert Townsend

Self

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Released during Obama's first year, capturing a moment of cautious optimism before industry backlash.

Trivia

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs was still best known as 'Boom Boom' Washington from 'Welcome Back, Kotter' when interviewed.

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