Afro Promo
"Black Cinema Trailers 1946-76"
Originally released in 1997. Afro Promo is a documentary film. directed by Karl Knapper.
Starring Sidney Poitier, James Earl Jones, and Billy Dee Williams
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 31, 1997
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Other Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Afro Promo about?
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...
Who directed Afro Promo?
Afro Promo was directed by Karl Knapper.
How long is Afro Promo?
Afro Promo has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Afro Promo released?
Afro Promo was released on January 31, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Afro Promo?
The main cast of Afro Promo includes Sidney Poitier, James Earl Jones, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, Pam Grier.