
A Century of Black Cinema
1997, English. Directed by Ted Newsom.
This film highlights moments in the long and rich African American cinema history in relation to social and political events, and how it affected Black viewers of the time.
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- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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A Century of Black Cinema is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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- Released
- 1 January 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dennis Hunt
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A Century of Black Cinema runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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A Century of Black Cinema is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Century of Black Cinema on?
A Century of Black Cinema is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Century of Black Cinema?
If you liked A Century of Black Cinema, try Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975, The Untold History Of The United States.
Who directed A Century of Black Cinema?
A Century of Black Cinema (1997) was directed by Ted Newsom and stars Kim Delgado.