Oscar Micheaux: The Czar of Black Hollywood

This documentary explores the early life and career of Oscar Micheaux, who was a leading figure in the African-American film industry for over three decades. With a runtime of 60 minutes, it combines archival film, photographs, illustrations, and music to narrate Micheaux's journey.

Micheaux was notable for directing and producing 22 silent films and 15 talking pictures, making him a crucial figure in film history. The film highlights his role in creating the first feature-length silent film and the first feature-length sound motion picture by an African-American. Collectors focusing on documentary films or the history of black cinema will find this title particularly relevant.