Akbar
Originally released in 1970. Akbar is a feature film. directed by Richard Myers. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
“A conversation with a friend – Ahmed Akbar. A short interview-type film portrait with Akbar, a black filmmaker and former student of mine at Kent State. Akbar expresses an unusual and exciting view of himself/blacks in America/and such varied subjects as ‘this moon race shit!’ A friendly, lively, exciting portrait of a very extraordinary person from Akron, Ohio.” –Richard Myers. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1970
56 years ago
Runtime
0h 16m
16 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Akbar about?
“A conversation with a friend – Ahmed Akbar. A short interview-type film portrait with Akbar, a black filmmaker and former student of mine at Kent State. Akbar expresses an unusual and exciting...
Who directed Akbar?
Akbar was directed by Richard Myers.
How long is Akbar?
Akbar has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).
When was Akbar released?
Akbar was released on January 1, 1970 in theaters.