Directing
William Miles’s landmark epic documents the early settlement of the Village of Harlem in the 17th century to the specter of urban renewal and redevelopment in the 1970s. The film chronicles the centuries of change and political and artistic expression that has made this complex hamlet the capital of urban America.
A look at the confluence of the Red Scare, McCarthyism, and blacklists with the post-war activism by African Americans seeking more and better roles on radio, television, and stage. It begins in Harlem, measures the impact of Paul Robeson and the campaign to bring him down, looks at the role of HUAC, J. Edgar Hoover and of journalists such as Ed Sullivan, and ends with a tribute to Canada Lee. Throughout are interviews with men and women who were there, including Dick Campbell of the Rose McLendon Players and Fredrick O'Neal of the American Negro Theatre. In the 1940s and 1950s, anti-Communism was one more tool to maintain Jim Crow and to keep down African-Americans.
An account of Black American soldiers in World War II who combated racism in the segregated military and on the home front.
Documentary on the "Harlem Hellfighters," black American soldiers of the 369th combat regiment in World War I.
What happens when two young writers (David & Matt) writing a film for a film festival, hoping for the film to make a mark on the portfolios? They decide to cast the film themselves and befriend two actresses (Jenny & Kat) of the same age who soon become close to David and Matt as sparks between the characters become apparent. Upon convincing a local but influential producer (James) to produce their short film, all four characters become increasingly embroiled in a dilemma on whether to fight for their film, career and ambitions or fight for the person they find themselves caring most about in their young lives.
