Regeneration Black Cinema

Black filmmakers and performers have shaped American cinema from its beginning. Bert Williams, Oscar Micheaux, Herb Jeffries, Lena Horne, Dorothy Dandridge, Ruby Dee and William Greaves are among those who contributed significantly, making an indelible mark on mainstream Hollywood, and capturing Black experience in all its complexity. Regeneration documents this little-known history, featuring essays, interviews with modern filmmakers, a filmography, chronology, and artworks. A must-have resource for anyone interested in Black cinema.