Afro Promo
Black Cinema Trailers 1946-76
Co-curated by Jenni Olson and the late Black gay activist Karl Knapper, this entertaining showcase of vintage movie trailers traces the evolution of African American cinema through its most crucial period, 1952-1976. Filled with insights on race and social dynamics, this fascinating compendium of coming attractions explores an extensive range of stylistic approaches—Blaxploitation, Comedy, Music Bio, Plantation Drama and more—offering an outrageous joyride through motion picture history. Beyond mere camp, these marvelously condensed gems crystallize a range of African American identities and personalities, tracking the meteoric careers of Sidney Poitier, James Earl Jones, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, Pam Grier and others through their bold performances in movies both hugely popular and practically forgotten. Afro Promo provides a compact glimpse at the representation of African Americans through twenty-five dynamic years of American cinema history.
- Director
- Jenni Olson
- Director
- Karl Knapper
Questions
- Is Afro Promo free to watch?
- Not on Filmghar: we only play films and episodes that are in the public domain or that the owner has made free. We'll show it here as soon as it is free.
- Where can I watch Afro Promo in Pakistan?
- We couldn't find a streaming service carrying Afro Promo in Pakistan right now.
- Who is in the cast of Afro Promo?
- Afro Promo stars Sidney Poitier, James Earl Jones, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor.
- What kind of film is Afro Promo?
- Afro Promo (1997) is a documentary film.
