Birthright
1938, English. Directed by Oscar Micheaux.
A story of the negro —and the South
After graduating from Harvard University, Peter Siner returns to his small Tennessee hometown, where he hopes to start a school for black children.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Birthright is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 1 January 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Oscar Micheaux
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What Birthright is based on
Birthright is based on Birthright (1922) by Thomas Sigismund Stribling, published by The Century Company.
1922
Birthright
By Thomas Sigismund Stribling
Published by The Century Company
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Birthright runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
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Which OTT platform is Birthright on?
Birthright is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Birthright?
If you liked Birthright, try The Great Debaters, Straw Dogs, The Color of Friendship.
Who directed Birthright?
Birthright (1938) was directed by Oscar Micheaux and stars Carman Newsome, Ethel Moses, Alec Lovejoy.
What is Birthright based on?
Birthright is based on Birthright (1922) by Thomas Sigismund Stribling, published by The Century Company.