The following interview with film scholar Mia Mask was recorded in 2020. Viewer discretion advised: this video discusses racial trauma, slavery, and racial slurs.
Directed by John Ford • 1960 • United States
Starring Woody Strode, Jeffrey Hunter, Constance Towers
In 1866, new fighting units comprised of African American recruits—nicknamed Buffalo Soldiers because of the bison coats they wore in winter—were formed within the United States Cavalry. Against ...
Directed by Ralph Nelson • 1966 • United States
Starring James Garner, Sidney Poitier, Bibi Andersson
Stylishly directed by Ralph Nelson and featuring a memorable and rousing score by Neal Hefti, DUEL AT DIABLO is a tale that will grip you from beginning to end. Frontier scout Jess Remsberg (Jam...
Directed by Gordon Parks • 1969 • United States
Starring Kyle Johnson, Alex Clarke, Estelle Evans
The first film directed by an African American for a major American studio, THE LEARNING TREE is a personal triumph for director-producer-writer-composer Gordon Parks. Adapted from his own autobiogr...
