Midnight Ramble
"The Story of the Black Film Industry"
Originally released in 1994. Midnight Ramble is a documentary film. directed by Pearl Bowser. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Toni Cade Bambara, Robert Hall, and Elton Fax
Synopsis
A documentary chronicling the pioneering efforts of black filmmaker William D. Foster in the early years of the industry and Oscar Micheaux's controversial impact on the subsequent "race movies".
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 26, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Toni Cade Bambara
as Self - Author
Robert Hall
as Self - Historian
Elton Fax
as Self - Illustrator
Pearl Bowser
as Self - Archivist
Carlton Moss
as Self - Filmmaker
Frances E. Williams
as Self - Actress
Shingzie Howard
as Self - Actress
St. Clair Bourne
as Self - Journalist
Herb Jeffries
as Self - Actor
Edna Mae Harris
as Self - Actress
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Northern Lights Productions
- Robert Stone Productions
- GBH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midnight Ramble about?
A documentary chronicling the pioneering efforts of black filmmaker William D. Foster in the early years of the industry and Oscar Micheaux's controversial impact on the subsequent "race movies".
Who directed Midnight Ramble?
Midnight Ramble was directed by Pearl Bowser.
How long is Midnight Ramble?
Midnight Ramble has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Midnight Ramble released?
Midnight Ramble was released on October 26, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Midnight Ramble?
The main cast of Midnight Ramble includes Toni Cade Bambara, Robert Hall, Elton Fax, Pearl Bowser, Carlton Moss.